US EditionReports: Steelers DT Derrick Harmon Out 4-6 Weeks with MCL Sprain
Derrick Harmon suffered a knee injury on a pass rush play and will not return to the game, prompting increased playing time for veteran Isaiahh Loudermilk, coach Mike Tomlin said.
- On Thursday night in Charlotte, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon was carted off after a second-quarter knee injury in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
- During the play, Harmon powered through a block by Panthers rookie guard Luke Kandra and was met by Brandon Walton, causing his right knee to twist awkwardly on Thursday.
- Additional imaging Friday confirmed an MCL sprain for Harmon, who is expected to be sidelined about one month and is a candidate to begin the season on injured reserve.
- With Harmon sidelined, rookie Yahya Black could see a bigger role, veteran Isaiahh Loudermilk may get more playing time, and the Pittsburgh Steelers could deploy a committee to cover snaps.
- Starting the season on injured reserve would make Harmon eligible after the Week 4 Minnesota Vikings game in Ireland, with the earliest return possible in Week 6 after the Steelers' Week 5 bye, missing key matchups.
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Steelers Provide Great Update on Derrick Harmon Injury: Report
First-round rookie Derrick Harmon is going to miss some regular season time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That quickly became a foregone conclusion when Harmon left Week 3 of the preseason with a knee injury.But despite needing a cart to leave the field, the injury wasn’t severe enough to potentially rule out Harmon for the season. It also might not be serious enough for Harmon to land on injured reserve.In fact, the latest update from The Pittsb…
Steelers rookie first-round pick Derrick Harmon is week to week with a knee injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derrick Harmon knew his first preseason in the NFL was over the moment the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle felt his right knee bend awkwardly underneath him early in the second quarter against Carolina.
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Clayton NewsReports: Steelers DT Derrick Harmon out 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain
After Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was carted off the field with a knee injury in Thursday's preseason win at Carolina, it appears he avoided the worst-case scenario.
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