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

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.

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 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.

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 Steelers didn’t escape Saturday’s preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unscathed. In a postgame press conference, head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned that two members of his team suffered injuries in preseason Week 2: long snapper Christian Kuntz and offensive lineman Gareth Warren.