Derrick Harmon injury update: Diagnosis, timetable revealed for Steelers’ rookie DT

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was reportedly diagnosed with a sprained MCL after injuring his knee in Thursday night’s preseason game vs. the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Harmon is expected to be out “about a month, which makes him a candidate to begin the year on IR (injured reserve),” […]

Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) is introduced  for a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was reportedly diagnosed with a sprained MCL after injuring his knee in Thursday night’s preseason game vs. the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Harmon is expected to be out “about a month, which makes him a candidate to begin the year on IR (injured reserve),” Rapoport added.

This report will be updated.

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