{
  "id": 11958945,
  "title": "Steelers Defense Could Be Without Major Piece for Multiple Weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/steelers-defense-could-be-without-major-piece-for-multiple-weeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:15:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/steelers-defense-could-be-without-major-piece-for-multiple-weeks-12522326"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers recently suffered a blow to their defense with the injury to 2025 first-round pick defensive lineman Derrick Harmon. The injury occurred during a recent game against division rivals Cleveland Browns, resulting in Harmon being carted off the field with a foot injury. He was subsequently seen wearing a walking boot and is reportedly scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Harmon will be sidelined for a few weeks, though his injury does not seem to be long-term. The Steelers may consider placing Harmon on injured reserve. Harmon was drafted by the Steelers No. 21 in the 2024 draft out of Oregon and Michigan State, where he played three seasons. In his rookie season, Harmon played in 12 games and started in eight, recording 27 combined tackles, three sacks, and a fumble recovery. He had a notable performance in the Steelers' Week 3 win against the Bengals, recording a strip-sack on Joe Burrow. Cornerback Jamel Dean is also expected to be out for several weeks due to an ankle injury. The Steelers, currently 2-2 and fourth in the AFC North, will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "An injury update arrived for the Steelers about a key member of the defense who was carted off the field against Cleveland.",
  "key_points": [
    "Derrick Harmon, Steelers' first-round pick, injures foot during Browns game",
    "Harmon set to undergo MRI, sidelined for weeks, not long-term injury",
    "Cornerback Jamel Dean also out for several weeks with ankle injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}