Aug 22, 02:26 AM

Steelers First-Round Pick Derrick Harmon Suffers MCL Sprain, Expected One-Month Absence on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Derrick Harmon, the team's first-round draft pick, suffered a knee injury during the final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Harmon was carted off the field and did not return to the game. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Harmon sustained a knee sprain and is undergoing further evaluation. An MRI is scheduled to assess the extent of the injury. Reports indicate that Harmon has an MCL sprain and is expected to miss approximately one month. He is likely to start the regular season on injured reserve with a designation to return, avoiding a season-ending injury.

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Sources

USA TODAY Sports@usatodaysports
1 year ago
Derrick Harmon injury update: Steelers rookie avoids season-ending injury https://t.co/7jMr7RBi4Y
Yahoo Sports@YahooSports
1 year ago
Steelers first-round pick DT Derrick Harmon is expected to be out a month with an MCL sprain and will start the season on IR, per @RapSheet. Harmon injured his knee Thursday vs. the Panthers in Pittsburgh's final preseason game. https://t.co/bO9zxKGSHZ
Underdog NFL@UnderdogNFL
1 year ago
Rap: Steelers DL Derrick Harmon (knee) expected to miss about a month. He could be candidate for IR with designation to return.

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