The Pittsburgh Steelers may be without their top rookie for the near future.
Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was carted off the field during the Steelers’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.
Harmon was injured while rushing from the interior. Panthers lineman Brandon Walton blocked him on the play and Harmon ended up on the ground as Carolina quarterback Jack Plummer rolled out to his right.
Derrick Harmon injury play.. doesn’t look too serious to me? Hoping for the best man we need that boy pic.twitter.com/Pisy00169t
— PROC (@procszn) August 22, 2025
Harmon was later seen on the broadcast reacting to his injury on the back of the cart. He’s been ruled out of the rest of tonight’s game.
Derrick Harmon left the Steelers game emotional on the cart.
Prayers up to him. Hopefully it’s nothing major!
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— Portersburgh (@PortersBurgh) August 22, 2025
Pittsburgh drafted Harmon at No. 21 overall in the first round out of Oregon. One of the top interior defensive line prospects in the class, he is expected to start for the Steelers this season alongside Keeanu Benton and Cameron Heyward.
That may change after tonight’s injury.
This story will be updated with more information when available.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Steelers’ Derrick Harmon emotional as he leaves game vs. Panthers
