Overview

• Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Harmon sustained an MCL sprain and is expected to be out roughly one month, making him a candidate to start the season on IR.
• Head coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Harmon has a knee sprain and is being evaluated, with further testing informing the timeline.
• The first-round pick was carted off during the preseason finale in Carolina but later returned to the sideline in street clothes and walked under his own power.
• Harmon had been projected as a Week 1 starter on the Steelers’ defensive front alongside veterans Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton.
• If placed on injured reserve before cutdown, he must miss a minimum of four games, and players such as Daniel Ekuale, Isaiahh Loudermilk and rookie Yahya Black have been identified as candidates for expanded snaps.