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Steelers Rule Out Derrick Harmon, Nick Herbig for Week 1 vs. Jets

The absences tighten Pittsburgh’s front rotation, increasing reliance on starters at edge rusher.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh’s Week 1 inactives include Derrick Harmon (MCL), Nick Herbig (hamstring), Max Scharping, Andrus Peat and Esezi Otomewo.
  • Harmon is week-to-week after spraining his MCL in the preseason finale against Carolina.
  • Herbig was listed as questionable during the week but will sit, removing a frequent sub-package rusher and special-teams contributor.
  • With Scharping and Peat inactive, the Steelers plan to use Calvin Anderson as their swing tackle despite limited preseason reps.
  • Cameron Heyward’s deal added $3 million in incentives for 2025, and he is expected to dress for the opener.