In a closely contested preseason finale, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 19-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. However, the win was overshadowed by the injury to first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon, who suffered a knee sprain and had to be carted off the field. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed the injury but noted that it is not expected to be season-ending. The team will evaluate Harmon further, raising concerns about the impact on their defensive line as they head into the regular season. Despite the setback, the Steelers demonstrated resilience with standout performances from players like Thompson and Sauls.