Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey appears likely to miss the first 10 games of the season with a broken fibula.
Although the team has not made the designation official, the Steelers’ website says Pouncey is expected to be placed on the injured reserve/designated to return list. That would mean he’d miss at least half the season. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Pouncey is likely to return after the Steelers’ bye week.
Pittsburgh’s bye is Week 11, which would mean Pouncey would miss 10 games and then perhaps be ready to Week 12, November 29 at Seattle.
Of course, less than a week after an injury, there’s no way to say for sure how long it will take a player to recover. Pouncey might recover faster than expected, or he might need more time. But for now, set the over/under at 10 games, and expect the Steelers to get their All-Pro center back for what they hope is a playoff push late in the year.