Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Derrick Harmon has avoided a serious injury after his knee bent awkwardly during a preseason game against Carolina.

Here are the biggest takeaways following the new injury update on Steelers rookie DL Derrick Harmon's knee sprain.

An MRI confirmed the MCL sprain in the knee of Steelers first-round defensive lineman Derrick Harmon, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Harmon’s knee injury caused quite a stir on social media, leading Steelers fans to air out their grievances over losing a talented rookie for an extended period of time. But it’s safe to say Tomlin’s latest update may have eased some of those concerns.