Seumalo entered the weekend with a doubtful designation and was downgraded to out on Saturday. His absence likely hinders the upside of running back Najee Harris, although the matchup against the Colts is pristine on paper. Expect either Spencer Anderson or Mason McCormick to slide into the starting lineup at guard.

This is Seumalo’s first regular season practice of 2024. While he is not guaranteed to suit up, this is a positive sign for his impending return. The 3-0 Steelers can continue playing things conservatively with the veteran lineman.

Seumalo suffered a pectoral injury last Wednesday and may experience a multi-week absence to begin the year. Second-year backup Spencer Anderson will start in his stead. RT Troy Fautanu (knee) was promisingly listed as a limited participant on Wednesday.

The good news is that it’s been determined that Semaulo did not suffer a season-ending injury according to Adah Schefter of ESPN. The bad news is that it does appear to be an injury that is going to cause the 6-foot-4, 303-pound offensive lineman to miss some time, and the team is still determining just how long that will be. If Semaulo isn’t available for the opener — and that appears likely at this time — Spencer Anderson would likely open the year as their starting left guard.