Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon was carted off the field during Thursday's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers after sustaining a knee injury. The rookie defensive lineman was ruled out for the remainder of the game, the team announced.

When Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon appeared to twist his knee during Pittsburgh's 19–10 exhibition win over the Panthers Thursday, the team's fans presumably feared the worst. However, Harmon seems to have avoided a doomsday scenario.

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round rookie Derrick Harmon is expected to miss several weeks following an MRI on his knee.