Overview

• Derrick Harmon left the preseason finale against the Panthers in the second quarter and was ruled out with a knee injury, the team’s communications director announced.
• Head coach Mike Tomlin said postgame that Harmon sustained a knee sprain and is undergoing further evaluation, with an MRI planned.
• Despite the initial scare, Harmon later returned to the sideline in street clothes and walked to the bench under his own power, per sideline reporter Missi Matthews.
• The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the injury could sideline him for a few weeks, placing his Week 1 status in doubt pending test results.
• The first-round pick (No. 21) was projected to start on the defensive line, and potential short-term options mentioned include Isaiahh Loudermilk, Daniel Ekuale and Yahya Black.