The Carolina Panthers aren’t expected to play starting quarterback Bryce Young in Week 3 of the preseason, which means we’ll see plenty of Jack Plummer and Bryc

The Panthers will sit most of their starters, head coach Dave Canales said, while the Steelers will only assuredly sit four of their players -- quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver DK Metcalf, outside linebacker T.J. Watt, and defensive lineman Cam Heyward.

The Carolina Panthers concluded their preseason with a 19-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. And while they chalked up their third defeat in as many tries this summer, the contest gave the team one final (and perhaps valuable) glimpse of what their Week 1 roster could look like.

When Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon appeared to twist his knee during Pittsburgh's 19–10 exhibition win over the Panthers Thursday, the team's fans presumably feared the worst. However, Harmon seems to have avoided a doomsday scenario.

Former Aggie DeMarvin Leal impressed vs Panthers as Steelers weigh final roster cuts and evaluate his role heading into the regular season.

Yet, with the extra reps he was given, Thompson took full advantage, proving that he can play in the NFL and either playing himself onto the Steelers’ initial roster or another team’s quarterback room.

The Steelers might’ve dodged a bullet with rookie Derrick Harmon appearing to have avoided a serious injury in the team’s Thursday preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. However, Harmon’s injury was one of two that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin highlighted after the win.

Pittsburgh made Derrick Harmon the No. 21 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's the latest on his injury status.