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Steelers coach Mike McCarthy limps into injury tent at halftime of Buccaneers game

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). Steelers coach Mike McCarthy limps into injury tent at halftime of Buccaneers game. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/steelers-coach-mike-mccarthy-limps-into-injury-tent-at-halftime-of-buccaneers-game/article_3be1a7dd-bc54-5030-a62b-06371d2974e4.html

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During Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh coach Mike McCarthy was seen limping towards the injury tent at halftime for an ankle evaluation. Despite this, he rejoined the sideline in the second half while the score remained 13-3 in favor of the Buccaneers.

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Mike McCarthy, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was evaluated in an injury tent during halftime on October 16, 2026, after suffering what appeared to be a leg or ankle injury while walking off the sideline towards a CBS interview at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The 62-year-old coach had trouble moving and needed assistance from a staff member as he left the field. Despite his apparent discomfort, McCarthy returned for the second half, with the Steelers trailing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-3. At halftime, the Steelers' offense was struggling to score, having failed to convert any touchdowns or successfully converting only one out of six third-down attempts.

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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. asserted

McCarthy → spend → injury

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. asserted

McCarthy → limp → bench

He returned to the sideline for the second half with the Steelers trailing 13-3. asserted

Steelers → return → half

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy limps into injury tent at halftime of Buccaneers game

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