Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon is not expected to return from a foot injury to face the Cincinnati Bengals during Sunday night’s showdown at Paycor Stadium, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Harmon has been sidelined since he suffered the injury during an Oct. 1 game against the Cleveland Browns.
The defensive player was identified as the team’s primary question mark ahead of the Week 10 matchup, per the official team injury report.
Although the Steelers designated the tackle to return from injured reserve, he remained limited during practice sessions on Thursday and Friday.
Addressing the uncertainty surrounding his availability, Harmon told reporters after Friday’s practice, “We’ll see by tomorrow.”
Despite his efforts to recover, the latest reporting indicates he will not be active for the upcoming game.
Harmon previously made a significant impact against the Bengals during the teams’ Week 3 meeting.
With less than a minute remaining in that contest, he forced a fumble by stripping the ball from Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow at the Pittsburgh 46-yard line.
That pivotal defensive play occurred late in the Bengals’ 30-27 loss to the Steelers, as documented in local media coverage.
The upcoming game is set to be broadcast on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, according to network scheduling details.
The Steelers enter the contest looking to maintain their momentum while the Bengals prepare for the prime-time atmosphere.
Fans have been active across the league recently, including a large turnout for the international game in Madrid, as seen in recent event photography.
The focus now shifts back to the division rivalry at Paycor Stadium.
Team officials have not provided further updates regarding a potential return date for the injured defensive lineman.