A Pittsburgh Steelers fifth-year contributor and veteran is expected to miss "several weeks to months" after an injury during the preseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz is believed to have suffered a broken sternum, according to Pat McAfee Show’s Mark Kaboly. That injury would knock Kuntz out for a considerable amount of time, and likely land him on injured reserve to start the season. The Steelers tried out four veteran long snappers on Sunday after the injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their second preseason game on Saturday night as the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game was a bit ugly at times, and the Steelers were unable to escape the game healthy.

In addition to the previously reported signing of cornerback Kam Alexander, the team announced that they have signed long snapper Jake McQuaide and offensive tackle Julian Pearl. Defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko, wide receiver Roc Taylor, and linebacker Devin Harper were dropped from the roster in corresponding moves.

PITTSBURGH -- Mike Tomlin says Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz suffered a short-term injury, and it will not affect him long-term. The team got ‘good news’ on him, though Steelers insider Mark Kaboly said it is believed that Kuntz suffered a broken sternum.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed after Saturday night’s 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that three Steelers players left with injuries.