Steelers Lose Defensive Star Derrick Harmon to Foot Injury

Injury Blow for Steelers Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers received some very tough news following their game on Thursday night. Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon is expected to miss multiple weeks of action due to a foot injury.

The injury occurred during the first half of Pittsburgh's game against the Cleveland Browns. Harmon was unable to walk off the field on his own and had to be carted to the locker room. Without him, the Steelers went on to lose the game to the Browns by a final score of 27-24.

MRI and Roster Decisions

Following the loss, Harmon was seen wearing a protective walking boot on his foot. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday to get a clearer picture of the damage.

The Steelers are currently considering whether to place Harmon on injured reserve. However, there is some hope, as the team does not consider the injury to be a long-term issue for the young defensive star. The player in his second year is expected to miss a few weeks of action, but the team hopes to have him back soon.

Harmon's Impact on the Field

At only 23 years old, Harmon has already established himself as a major piece of the Pittsburgh defense. The team selected him in the first round of the draft last year. He had a strong rookie season, during which he recorded 27 tackles and three sacks.

He has continued to make massive plays for the team this season. In Week 3, Harmon helped secure a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals by getting a game-winning strip sack on quarterback Joe Burrow. Replacing his production on the defensive line will be a tough task for the Steelers defense while he recovers.

What it means for the next game

Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL, Sun, 11 Oct): Pittsburgh Steelers win 53%, Indianapolis Colts win 47%; projected score Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 21. Our safest pick: Colts +9.5.