The Pittsburgh Steelers received their preseason finale on Thursday however skilled a possible loss as rookie defensive deal with Derrick Harmon sustained a knee damage.
Harmon, the twenty first total decide on this yr’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 response to the Pittsburgh recreation 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 predicted to be a starter this yr.
Harmon spent three years at Michigan State earlier than transferring to Oregon for his senior season in school. In 14 video games for the Geese, he had 45 tackles (11 for loss), 5 sacks, 4 passes defended, two fumbles pressured and two fumble recoveries.
–Discipline Degree Media
