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Steelers coach Mike McCarthy heads to medical tent with apparent ankle injury, misses halftime to get treatment

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy left the sidelines during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, heading to the medical tent after an apparent ankle injury. The injury occurred as the Steelers faced another round of offensive setbacks, with multiple key players already questionable for the matchup.

McCarthy’s absence underscores the mounting concerns for Pittsburgh’s coaching staff amid a challenging season, where both on-field performance and personnel availability have been tested. The team’s Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers was further complicated by late injury updates, including the status of star receivers like DK Metcalf, who remains in doubt for the contest.

With the Steelers already dealing with tight-end Pat Freiermuth’s calf injury and rookie receiver Kaden Wetjen’s limited role, McCarthy’s injury adds another layer of uncertainty ahead of a critical divisional clash.

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