Steeler Tight End Has Broken Ankle

PITTSBURGH — Tight end Eric Green, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ leading receiver, suffered a broken right ankle during practice Friday and probably will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

“He went up to catch a pass and was bumped a little,” Coach Chuck Noll said. “He came down, his ankle rolled over and it popped.”

On Aug. 4, the 6-foot-5, 280-pound Green suffered ligament damage in his left knee in the Steelers’ first exhibition. The injury limited his practice time, but he was able to start all 11 games.

He leads the team with 41 receptions for 582 yards and six touchdowns. Last year, Green led all NFL tight ends with seven touchdown catches, a record for a Steeler tight ends.