Steelers place defensive tackle Derrick Harmon on injured reserve, sign corner Sean Murphy-Bunting

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed defensive tackle Derrick Harmon on injured reserve on Monday, following an injury to his foot during a game against Cleveland. Harmon, a first-round pick in 2025, had been performing well this season and was expected to continue his rise in the second year. The injury is likely to impact the team's defense, which has already struggled with big plays in the run game.

Steelers coach Patrick Graham expressed disappointment at losing Harmon, but stated that the team has other players ready to step up. To fill the void left by Harmon's absence, the Steelers signed veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting from Tampa Bay's practice squad. Murphy-Bunting, who last played a regular-season game in 2024 with Arizona, joins the team as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts.