Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor is dealing with a major setback just days before his first NFL game. Burglars broke into his Pittsburgh home on August 26 and took more than $150,000 worth of valuables, according to reports.
WTAE reported that the break-in happened at his home in the Mount Washington neighborhood. Investigators said the intruders threw a rock through a window and got inside sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Once in the house, they searched through the property and stole jewelry and designer handbags. The Athletic said the items taken were valued between $150,000 and $250,000.
Police are still investigating, and no arrests have been made.
The burglary leaves Iheanachor trying to put a mess behind him as the Steelers prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. He enters the season as Pittsburgh’s No. 2 right tackle on the depth chart, and he also dealt with an injury during training camp, but he remains on track to begin his NFL career in Week 1.
Pittsburgh selected Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in this year’s NFL draft. His route to the league was unusual, starting at East Los Angeles College before he transferred to Arizona State. There, he emerged as one of the team’s top offensive linemen and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors in 2025.
The burglary also fits into a recent string of home invasions involving professional athletes. Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have dealt with similar incidents, while Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Heat forward Bobby Portis have also had their homes targeted.
For Iheanachor, though, the immediate challenge is simple: move past the burglary and get ready for a huge opportunity when the Steelers open against Atlanta.
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