Steelers DT Derrick Harmon sprains knee in preseason finale

The Pittsburgh Steelers received their preseason finale on Thursday however skilled a possible loss as rookie defensive sort out Derrick Harmon sustained a knee damage.

Harmon, the twenty first total decide on this 12 months’s draft, put strain on Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer within the second quarter, serving to power an interception. Carolina guard Brandon Walton pushed Harmon apart simply as the 2 approached Plummer, and Harmon apparently was injured whereas falling.

A cart took Harmon to the Steelers’ locker room, and he was dominated out for the rest of the sport. In accordance with the Pittsburgh sport broadcast, Harmon walked again out to the sideline in road garments later within the contest.

After Pittsburgh’s 19-10 win in Charlotte, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin mentioned of Harmon, “Knee sprain of some description. He is being evaluated.”

Harmon, 22, is anticipated to be a starter this 12 months.

Harmon spent three years at Michigan State earlier than transferring to Oregon for his senior season in faculty. In 14 video games for the Geese, he had 45 tackles (11 for loss), 5 sacks, 4 passes defended, two fumbles compelled and two fumble recoveries.

–Discipline Stage Media