Steelers coach Mike McCarthy injures himself and it was serious enough he never got to halftime locker room
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Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy suffered a leg injury, reportedly twisting his ankle, while leaving the sideline for a halftime interview during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- McCarthy spent the entire halftime in the team's medical tent and returned to the sideline limping for the second half.
- The Steelers trailed 13-3 at halftime, struggling offensively with no touchdowns and converting only 1 of 6 third-down attempts.
- As both head coach and offensive play-caller, it is unclear who managed the Steelers' halftime adjustments while McCarthy was sidelined.
- McCarthy's injury added to an already challenging game for the Steelers, who were struggling against the Buccaneers.
