Report: Pittsburgh Steelers RT Zach Banner Tore ACL, Out For Season
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with potentially bad news, as right tackle Zach Banner is dealing with a major injury.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that the initial diagnosis for Banner is a torn ACL, which would be season-ending.
The initial diagnosis for #Steelers RT Zach Banner is a torn ACL, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 15, 2020
Banner's face told the story. He'll have an MRI to confirm the season-ending injury.
Banner had to be helped off the field without putting weight on his right leg. The look on his face said it all.
I love you Pittsburgh.
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) September 15, 2020
I love this game.
We won. That's all that matters.
I'm so pissed...
But once again, I'm motivated...
After the game, Banner tweeted:
I love you Pittsburgh.
I love this game.
We won. That's all that matters.
Banner took over the starting job this summer.
Running back James Conner is also down with an ankle injury.