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Steelers Rule Out Rookie DT Derrick Harmon for Ravens Game With New Knee Injury

Pittsburgh's run defense has been far less effective without the first-round pick this season.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Harmon will be inactive on December 7 at Baltimore, marking a second consecutive missed game.
  • The knee issue surfaced after the November 23 game against the Bears and is distinct from his preseason MCL sprain.
  • Without Harmon, the Steelers allowed 249 rushing yards to the Bills and have yielded 548 rushing yards across three games he has missed.
  • Rookie Yahya Black is expected to start with Esezi Otomewo taking on more snaps, while Logan Lee and Brodric Martin are being evaluated for depth.
  • No recovery timetable has been announced, with reporting suggesting Harmon could miss multiple games as the team prepares for Baltimore's run-heavy attack.