Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon sustained an MCL sprain during the Steelers' preseason finale after appearing to fall awkwardly while pursuing quarterback Jack Plummer. Imaging confirmed the MCL sprain following initial evaluation. Recovery from an MCL sprain can take several weeks to a month, which could lead to a short-term injured reserve designation and eligibility to return after Week 4 in Ireland. Harmon had been tabbed a starter in the base defense after a strong training camp and was the No. 21 overall pick. He briefly left the game in a cart but returned to the bench by the fourth quarter.
The recovery timeline from an MCL sprain varies with the degree of severity, but it can generally take several weeks to a month for a player to return. That could make the defensive lineman a candidate for short-term IR, which would make him eligible to be activated after the team's Week 4 game against the Vikings in Ireland. The Steelers have a Week 5 bye and face the Jets, Seahawks, Patriots and Vikings before the break.
Harmon sustained the knee sprain, which was first reported by NFL Network, when he appeared to fall awkwardly trying to get to quarterback Jack Plummer in the second quarter Steelers' preseason finale against the Panthers on Thursday night. The injury appeared serious when he was taken back to the locker room in a cart with a towel draped over his head. Harmon, though, was back on the bench by the fourth quarter, laughing as he sat with teammates.
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