Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy spent halftime of the Steelers' 26-19 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 18, in the medical tent due to a minor ankle injury.
McCarthy, who coached the second half, said he was stepped on during the game. He had a noticeable limp while walking to the tent.
Mike McCarthy said he got stepped on and he’s good. https://t.co/T6cn3GxDSz
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He said his time under the blue tent was not enjoyable
"I don't recommend it," McCarthy said. "It's really hot in there. I got my foot stepped on and we have a really good medical staff so I just communicated from the tent to the locker room."
After trailing 13-3 at halftime, the Steelers outscored the Buccaneers 23-6 in the second half and overtime to rally for road win.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Steelers coach Mike McCarthy injures ankle during game vs Bucs