Steelers coach Mike McCarthy treated for ankle injury during halftime

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy treated for ankle injury during halftime
Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy did not enter the locker room during halftime in Week 6 due to an apparent ankle injury. Instead, he sought treatment in the medical tent located on the sideline. Although McCarthy missed the halftime address to his team, he returned to the sideline at the start of the third quarter and intends to continue coaching, as reported during the broadcast. The situation remains under close observation as the game progresses.

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  • •Mike McCarthy injured his ankle on the way to halftime interviews.
  • •He missed halftime to receive treatment in the medical tent.
  • •McCarthy returned to the sidelines when the third quarter began.
  • •He is listed as questionable for the ongoing game.
Latest Updates
  • 7:04 PMCBS Sports — Pittsburgh coach Mike McCarthy suffers injury during Steelers' game vs. Buccaneers
  • 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers coach Mike McCarthy misses halftime after on-field injury
  • 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers coach Mike McCarthy heads to medical tent with apparent ankle injury, misses halftime to get treatment
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Steelers coach Mike McCarthy spent halftime in the blue medical tent instead of joining his team in the locker room. What we know.

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Mike McCarthy never made it to the locker room at halftime.

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McCarthy spent halftime in the blue medical tent

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