Broderick Jones returns to Steelers practice after neck injury

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones resumed full‑contact practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex after a season‑ending spinal‑fusion surgery. The injury was sustained in the Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 29, 2025, when a collision with defensive end Dominique Robinson caused a neck injury that required a lengthy rehab. The Steelers declined the fifth‑year option on Jones’ contract and selected Arizona State left tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in the 2026 draft, signaling a move away from Jones as a starter. Cleared by team trainers, Jones said he feels "great" after recent MRI results and is working to regain the 10‑15 pounds he has lost, aiming to return to his previous playing weight of about 315 lb.