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Steelers' Broderick Jones Undergoes Surgery, Playoff Return Uncertain

3/3/2026

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Broderick Jones, the Pittsburgh Steelers' left tackle, suffered a neck injury in Week 12 and was placed on injured reserve.
The Steelers anticipated his return for the playoffs.
Jones underwent fusion surgery.
The Steelers must decide by May 1 whether to exercise his fifth-year option, guaranteeing $19.07 million for 2027.
General Manager Omar Khan acknowledged the injury's severity and said the team is monitoring Jones's recovery.

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Broderick Jones, the Pittsburgh Steelers' left tackle, suffered a neck injury in Week 12 and was placed on injured reserve.
The Steelers anticipated his return for the playoffs.
Jones underwent fusion surgery.
The Steelers must decide by May 1 whether to exercise his fifth-year option, guaranteeing $19.07 million for 2027.
General Manager Omar Khan acknowledged the injury's severity and said the team is monitoring Jones's recovery.