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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Carolina Panthers in week 3 of the NFL preseason on Thursday at Bank of America Stadium.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Carolina Panthers in an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (8/21/25) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Steelers got one bit of encouraging news during the game. First-round pick Derrick Harmon, who left in the second quarter on a cart after sustaining a knee injury, walked out of the locker room and sat on the bench between Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt in the fourth quarter. He appeared to be in good spirits.

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