Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor is trying to stay focused on football after a burglary at his home in the city’s Mount Washington neighborhood left him dealing with a major loss just days before the season opener.
The break-in happened on August 26, when burglars reportedly threw a rock through a window and got inside Iheanachor’s home sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., according to WTAE. The intruders searched through the property and took jewelry and designer handbags. The Athletic reported the stolen items were valued between $150,000 and $250,000.
Police are still investigating, and no arrests have been made.
Iheanachor, who is set to begin his NFL career in Week 1, enters the season as Pittsburgh’s No. 2 right tackle on the depth chart. He also dealt with an injury during training camp, but he remains in position to suit up as the Steelers prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
The Steelers selected Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in this year’s NFL draft. His path to Pittsburgh was anything but ordinary. He began his college career at East Los Angeles College before transferring to Arizona State, where he became one of the program’s top offensive linemen and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors in 2025.
Pittsburgh brought him in as part of its effort to rebuild the offensive line.
The burglary also fits into a worrying pattern around professional sports. In recent years, several high-profile athletes have had their homes targeted, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis.
For Iheanachor, though, the immediate task is simple: put the incident behind him and get ready for Sunday.
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