The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a serious blow with the reported torn pectoral for superstar TJ Watt, but there appears to be a sliver of positive news when it comes to running back Najee Harris and his injury.
Larry Ogunjobi tackles Najee Harris for a loss during the 2021 season (Photo: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer, USA TODAY Sports)
According to a report from ESPN reporter Mike Giardi the injury to Harris isn't believed to be a 'big deal'.
I'm told the Najee Harris injury is not considered a big deal. #Steelers
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) September 11, 2022
There has been some speculation from other outlets that Harris may have suffered a high ankle sprain. If you're not familiar with a high ankle sprain it's worse than a regular low ankle sprain. High ankle sprains can sometimes linger for months when it comes to skill players. The reports speculated that Harris may miss 2-3 weeks.
Harris was injured after taking a handoff from quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Harris' leg was stuck in the ground, and he rolled completely back over top of his own leg. It looked like it was going to be very severe. The way Harris lay on the ground rolling in pain would've made anyone believe that he had broken his leg or worse. But shortly after the trainers ran out he was able to jump up and limp off the field.
Harris stayed on the field after the injury mostly standing by himself on the sidelines. Harris finished the day with 10 rushing attempts for 23 yards, and 2 receptions including a 2-yard touchdown pass from Trubisky.
Outside of Watt, and Harris the Steelers also lost cornerback Levi Wallace to an ankle injury, and linebacker Robert Spillane who was poked in the eye.
