Report: Steelers rookie Bryant's shoulder injury is 'relatively minor'

It sounds like the diagnosis of an extended absence for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who sprained the AC joint in his shoulder Thursday, was a case of premature speculation.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Bryant's injury is believed to be minor and he may only need "a few days off" before returning to practice next week.

Rapoport acknowledges that the Steelers could decide to give Bryant a "redshirt" season and use his roster spot on someone else, but points out that players frequently play through the pain of a shoulder sprain.