SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
ZACH BANNER
NFL: Zach Banner set to have season-ending surgery Former USC offensive lineman Zach Banner appears to be staying in good spirits. He posted a video this morning singing Queen’s “We Are The C...
Steelers, Roethlisberger eye 2-0 start vs. Lock, Broncos
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says his surgically repaired right arm is pain-free entering a Week 2 visit by the Denver BroncosSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers try to move on from flap over justice advocacy
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the decision by the club to honor a Black teen shot in the back and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer in 2018 was made...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers place RT Zach Banner on IR, bring back OL Hawkins
Zach Banner’s season is overSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to IR The Steelers placed Banner (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction list.
Impact Banner is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery after he suffered a torn ACL in Monday's win over the Giants. This is a tough blow for the Steelers to lose their starting right tackle, but in Banner's stead, look for either Matt Feiler or Chukwuma Okorafor to take over as the starter going forward.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoing season-ending surgery Banner (knee) will undergo season-ending surgery after tearing his ACL on Monday night, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. "Everything's going to be OK," Banner said on his personal...
Impact A brutal blow for the Steelers as they lose their starting right tackle in the first week of the season. Look for either Matt Feiler or Chukwuma Okorafor to take over starting responsibilities from here on out.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
What elbow problem? Roethlisberger quiets doubters in opener
It looks as if it might be time to stop talking about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbowSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twitter reaction to Zach Banner injury: Ryan Clark spoke eloquently USC fans, Pittsburgh Steelers fans, and the larger NFL community were all crushed Monday night when Zach Banner, the starting right tackle f...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Pelissero: Zach Banner believed to have suffered torn ACL vs. Giants NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Zach Banner is believed to have torn an ACL against the New York G...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
REPORT: Zach Banner tore his ACL, out for 2020 NFL season Every story of a significant NFL injury is crushing. Every player worked so hard to get to the point where he could become a primary part of...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Steelers Zach Banner tears ACL, out for the season A tough break as it looks like Zach Banner’s season will be ending prematurely after Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM
Diagnosed with torn ACL Banner received an initial diagnosis of a torn ACL after he exited Monday's 26-16 win over the Giants with a knee injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Banner will undergo an MRI to confirm the injury, but the 26-year-old is more than likely headed for season-ending surgery. If that's the case, Chukwuma Okorafor could take over as the Steelers' new starting right tackle, or Pittsburgh could move left guard Matt Feiler to the position.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers lose starting offensive linemen Stefen Wisniewski, Zach Banner to injuries in win over New York Giants Wisniewski, the Penn State grad, started at right guard and Banner started at right tackle.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM
Zach Banner visibly upset on Steelers sideline after potentially severe injury Steelers lineman Zach Banner struggled to keep it together after a serious-looking injury. Zach Banner was one of the great stories of the N...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
NFL: Steelers' Zach Banner carted off the field against Giants The former Trojan offensive lineman took a scary fall during Monday night's game against the New York Giants.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Getting knee checked out Coach Mike Tomlin indicated after Monday's game that Banner is having his knee evaluated, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Banner's leg appeared to give out on him during a play in the fourth quarter and it's since been clarified as a knee issue. Rookie Chukwuma Okorafor took over for him and could be in line to start if Banner misses additional time.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16
Ben Roethlisberger did a very Pittsburgh thing in his return to the lineup, riding the Steelers’ defense and running game to victorySEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves on cart Banner (leg) suffered a leg injury and is out for the remainder of the team's contest against the Giants, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Banner's leg appeared to give out on a play in the fourth quarter. Though he was able to leave the field with assistance, he was later carted off the field. It remains to be seen how serious the injury is.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
USC MNF primer: Zach Banner, Steelers vs Leonard Williams, Giants In the first of two Monday Night Football games in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, USC linemen will be on opposite sides of the ball. When th...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Zach Banner one of several linemen who could be in new spots for Steelers in opener Banner will be just one of several new faces in different spots when the Steelers open against the New York Giants. With right guard David D...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM
Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants are playing guessing games heading into their season opener at MetLife Stadium on Monday nightSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Banner grateful, eager after winning starting job
Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Zach Banner says he's come a long way in the last three yearsSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zach Banner officially named Steelers' starting right tackle It’s official: USC’s Zach Banner has been named the starting right tackle for the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers. Banner will be part of the start...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Named starter Coach Mike Tomlin declared Banner the starting right tackle Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Banner spent training camp competing with Chukwuma Okorafor, and he's ultimately emerged victorious. He'll anchor the right end of the offensive line during Monday's season opener against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
USC's Zach Banner reportedly named Steelers starting tackle Former Trojan Zach Banner has reportedly been named the Steelers' starting right tackle.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
