Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Jack Driscoll went down with an ankle injury during Monday’s practice and had to head off the field with a trainer while the media was watching.
He later returned with his left ankle taped, but there was no immediate word on how serious the injury might be or whether he’ll be available against the Buffalo Bills.
Driscoll is currently listed as the Steelers’ third offensive tackle and has experience on both sides of the line. He also had a rough outing against the New York Jets, when he gave up two sacks in the second half while Drew Allar was at quarterback.
The injury adds another layer of uncertainty for a player whose NFL path has already taken plenty of turns. Driscoll was the Eagles’ fourth-round pick out of Auburn in the 2020 NFL Draft, and over his career he has started 18 games and appeared in 67.
After his rookie deal ran out following the 2023 season, the Eagles moved on and Driscoll signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was later released by Miami, then brought back by the Eagles and eventually placed on their active roster. He had not been signed by a team since their Super Bowl win, and the Steelers became his first landing spot after that stretch.
Driscoll, who is 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds with 33-inch arms, has built a reputation as a flexible lineman who can move around the offensive front. Injuries have also followed him, including a season-ending knee injury in 2020.
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