Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy will coach the second half of his team’s NFL Week 6 game against Tampa Bay with an apparent injury.
The CBS broadcast reported that the 62-year-old spent halftime in the blue medical tent on the Steelers sideline instead of joining his team in the locker room. He was seen limping on the field at Raymond James Stadium, favoring his right ankle. CBS sideline reporter AJ Ross said that the team expected him to coach the second half from field level.
McCarthy is in his first season as coach of his hometown team after 18 seasons with Green Bay and Dallas. He is offense’s play-caller, so any departure from the playing surface would be a change for the team’s process.
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His Steelers trailed 13-3 halftime against a Buccaneers team playing without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield.
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium.
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Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) runs with the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
