Steelers' Troy Fautanu: Lands on IR with knee injury

The Steelers placed Fautanu on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Fautanu sustained a knee injury during Friday's practice, which was severe enough to be ruled out indefinitely, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fautanu will undergo further testing to determine his recovery timeline, but by being placed on IR, the rookie first-round pick will be forced to miss at least the next four games. The earliest he can return will be Week 7 against the Jets on Oct. 20. Broderick Jones will hold down the starting right tackle job in Fautanu's absence.