Mike McCarthy misses halftime meeting after ankle injury in Steelers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCarthy was treated inside the blue medical tent during halftime, missing the opportunity to address the team, which trailed 13-3. Defensive captain Cam Heyward noted that the players were relieved McCarthy was uninjured enough to walk without a boot the next day. McCarthy later described the injury as minor and praised assistant coach Joe Whitt Jr. for managing the halftime adjustments effectively. The Steelers secured a comeback win over the Buccaneers with a final score of 26-19, improving to a 4-2 record for the season. Pittsburgh prepares to face the New Orleans Saints next.
- •Steelers defeat the Buccaneers 26-19 for their fourth win.
- •McCarthy injured his ankle before halftime, missing team discussions.
- •Defense captain Heyward commented on McCarthy's absence at halftime.
- •McCarthy assured players he was fine and thanked Whitt for support.
- •Pittsburgh will play the New Orleans Saints next.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McCarthy Avoided One Steelers Locker Room Fate After Injury Scare
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a big win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They won with a score of 26-19, which was their fourth win of the season. They have also lost two games so far, putting their overall record at 4-2. The win against the Buccaneers was not easy, as it required a comeback […] The post Mike McCarthy Avoided One Steelers Locker Room Fate After Injury Scare appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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