The Packers lost wide receiver Jordy Nelson to an injury on the first drive of their game with the Steelers and now Pittsburgh has seen an offensive starter hobble off the field as well.
Center Maurkice Pouncey got rolled up from behind while he was blocking in front of running back Le’Veon Bell late in the first quarter of Sunday’s game and went to the sideline for evaluation of his left ankle. Pouncey was able to make it off the field under his own power, but was limping noticeably as he headed out of the game.
A cart was brought out to the sideline to bring Pouncey to the locker room and the Steelers have made it official that he’s done for the day.
Cody Wallace has replaced Pouncey, who started all 16 games last year after missing all but one series of the 2013 season after tearing his ACL and MCL.
The Steelers offense hasn’t put any points on the board yet on Sunday, although there was a moment when it looked like Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown connected for a long touchdown pass. Brown was flagged for offensive pass interference after pushing off of Packers corner Sam Shields, however, and the Steelers’ only points thus far came when James Harrison sacked Aaron Rodgers for a safety.