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When Will Derrick Harmon Return To Make His Debut For Steelers?

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When will Derrick Harmon return to play his first game for the Steelers?

We already know that Steelers rookie first-round pick Derrick Harmon will miss the season opener. But how much longer will we have to wait? Anointed a starter virtually from the jump, Harmon was a key piece of the Steelers’ puzzle this offseason. After a slow start in the first preseason game, he picked up steam and looked the part.

But he suffered a sprained MCL in the preseason finale, which sparked a debate concerning playing time in the preseason. The side that argued a rookie starter shouldn’t play was, of course, wrong, but nevertheless, a debate was had—fun was not.