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Steelers Coach McCarthy Injured During Game

Updated 7:04 PM ET · 5:22 PM ETConfirmed

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In Short: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy was seen limping and seeking medical attention during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy was seen limping heavily and seeking medical attention during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Multiple outlets reported that McCarthy was evaluated for an apparent ankle injury in the injury tent during halftime, though he returned to the sidelines for the second half.

According to Atozsports, McCarthy was limping across the field toward the visiting locker room at Raymond James Stadium before turning and walking slowly toward the tent behind the Steelers’ bench. The CBS broadcast reported that McCarthy hurt his ankle on the sideline, while Fox News noted that McCarthy needed assistance from a member of the Steelers’ staff to reach the blue medical tent.

McCarthy's injury occurred during a challenging game for the Steelers, who were already facing significant personnel issues. Wide receivers Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson both left the game early due to injuries, with Wilson expected to miss a couple of weeks and Skowronek ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Steelers' offense was already struggling with limited resources at the wide receiver position, and the loss of Wilson and Skowronek adds another layer of difficulty. Atozsports noted that the Steelers will need creative play calling and someone to step up if they want to move the ball with any consistency.

McCarthy, who is in his first season as the head coach of the Steelers after leading the Green Bay Packers for 13 seasons and the Dallas Cowboys for five, was back on the sidelines to start the second half. He was seen wincing and in obvious pain as he attempted to make his way off the field, but fortunately, he seemed to avoid any serious injuries.

Despite the challenges, McCarthy remained focused on the game. He returned to the sideline and called plays for the remainder of the game, demonstrating his commitment to his team. Atozsports reported that McCarthy delivered his update Monday, and an already thin position group now has a tough Tampa Bay defense waiting.

In a post-game interview, McCarthy acknowledged the incident and expressed regret for a heated exchange with quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the previous week's game against the Cleveland Browns. He said, 'What's said on the field, the way I grew up in this game, usually stays on the field. That's not the case today. I understand that.'

The Steelers' situation is further complicated by the absence of key players and the need for creative play calling. With the team facing a tough Tampa Bay defense, McCarthy's ability to manage the game and make strategic decisions will be crucial.

What this adds

What's confirmed

• It is McCarthy's first season as the head coach of the Steelers after leading the Green Bay Packers for 13 seasons and the Dallas Cowboys for five.
• McCarthy was limping across the field toward the visiting locker room at Raymond James Stadium before turning and walking slowly toward the tent behind the Steelers’ bench.
• Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy talks on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct.
• Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy spent halftime of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the injury tent being evaluated for an apparent ankle injury.
• Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said he regrets his heated exchange with quarterback Aaron Rodgers during Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

What's still developing

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• "Most importantly, it's the Steeler way. And this is it," McCarthy said Monday at his weekly news conference.
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• One of the most notable ones came from longtime Browns nemesis, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, when he quoted JuJu Smith-Schuster on NBC, saying, "The Browns is the Browns." Everybody around the NFL got a good laugh at it.
• “In the words of my friend JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Browns is the Browns,” Tomlin said.

Sources

• Atozsportslink
• Behindthesteelcurtainlink
• Bleacherreportlink
• Bozeman Daily Chroniclelink
• CBS Sportslink
• Clutchpointslink
• Enlink
• Fox Newslink
• NBC Connecticutlink
• New York Postlink
• Niagara Falls Reviewlink
• Steelers Nowlink
• Steelersdepotlink
• The Tribune-Democratlink
• theScorelink
• www.the-messenger.comlink
• 93.7 The Fan — video link