Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will miss a ‘few weeks’ but has avoided a season-ending injury, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac.
Harmon suffered what head coach Mike Tomlin called a ‘knee sprain of some description,’ and he will have an MRI tomorrow in Pittsburgh to determine the severity.
The injury is expected to knock Harmon out for a few weeks, which could put his availability for Week 1 in doubt.
After the interception by Steelers cornerback James Pierre, Harmon hit the ground and walked over the sideline and went into the blue medical tent, according to the broadcast. He later walked onto the cart and was taken to the locker room.
Later on in the game, Harmon came out of the Steelers’ locker room in street clothes and walked over to the team bench under his own power. That could be a positive sign.
Harmon has stood out this preseason and was expected to be the team‘s starting left defensive end. If his injury is significant enough to miss time in the regular season, the Steelers could look to make an external addition or roll with fellow rookie Yahya Black.
Harmon missed some time in training camp before the team’s first preseason game, but he battled through it. In the preseason, Harmon has showcased great power and has proven to be a difference maker.
In Indianapolis, Harmon stood at 6-foot-4, weighing in at 313 pounds. Harmon ran a 4.95 40-yard dash with a 1.74 10-yard split, both great numbers for his size.
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