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Steelers’ Max Scharping Out for Season With Torn ACL After Practice Injury

The loss strips Pittsburgh of a versatile interior reserve at a time of heightened scrutiny on protection for Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers signals to his team against the New York Jets in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Max Scharping (50) walks off the field after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ian Rapoport reported that an MRI confirmed a torn ACL for interior lineman Max Scharping, ending his 2025 season.
  • The veteran injured his knee during Wednesday’s practice and was listed as a limited participant before testing clarified the severity.
  • Scharping, signed in October 2024, offered guard-center flexibility and was listed as the primary backup at right guard behind Mason McCormick.
  • He was inactive for Weeks 1 and 2, yet his absence thins the interior depth to options such as Spencer Anderson and Andrus Peat, with reports noting a possible promotion for practice-squad guard Steven Jones.
  • The development comes as Pittsburgh sits 1-1 with Rodgers sacked seven times and pressured on 32% of dropbacks through two games, per Pro Football Focus.