Highlights
- At least $150,000 in merchandise was stolen from Iheanachor's home on Aug. 26, 2026, per multiple reports.
- Iheanachor was the Steelers' 21st overall pick in this year's NFL draft, selected out of Arizona State.
- ESPN, The Athletic, and the Associated Press all independently confirmed the burglary.
- Iheanachor is listed on the Steelers' depth chart heading into their season opener against Atlanta.
At least $150,000 in merchandise was stolen from the Pittsburgh home of Max Iheanachor, a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle drafted out of Arizona State, according to multiple reports confirmed by the Associated Press.
The burglary occurred Aug. 26, the day before the Steelers traveled to Buffalo for a preseason game, the AP reported. The theft was independently confirmed by ESPN and The Athletic.
The Steelers selected Iheanachor with the 21st pick in this year's NFL draft. An undisclosed injury caused him to miss a significant portion of training camp, per the AP report.
The Steelers open their regular season Sunday against Atlanta.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 08/09/2026 23:43
- espn.com retrieved 08/09/2026 23:43
- nytimes.com retrieved 08/09/2026 23:43
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