Banner won the starting job at right tackle in 2020 but tore his ACL in the opening week. He was unable to take the job back from Chukwuma Okorafor upon returning in 2021. He started two games during his three-year stint with the Steelers. Banner should be able to find a one-year deal as backup right tackle this offseason.

Banner actually won the team's starting right tackle spot in training camp last year before tearing his right ACL in the second half of the regular season opener. He's expected to be fully recovered by August, likely forcing fellow tackle Chukwuma Okorafor to the left side of the line if the latter chooses to re-sign, too.

He'll be moved to season-ending injured reserve in the coming days. Already short starters in the trenches with David DeCastro (knee) still recovering and his replacement, Stephen Wisniewski, suffering a torn pectoral on Monday night, Pittsburgh will revert to rookie RG Kevin Dotson and RT Chukwuma Okorafor in the interim. It's a disastrous situation for Benny Snell, who is expected to replace James Conner (ankle) in the short-term.

Banner quickly fell out of favor in Indianapolis after being selected with the No. 137 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he was active in Pittsburgh for 14 games last year. A depth option with elite size (6'8/360), Banner will only start if there are injuries or suspensions.