Fautanu is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season after being placed on IR with a knee injury Saturday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Steelers placed Fautanu on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Fautanu injured his knee during Friday's practice session and will not play Sunday against the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fautanu (knee) was listed as a full participant during Thursday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Fautanu (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

Fautanu (knee) is expected to miss two weeks due to a sprained MCL, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Fautanu (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.