Wednesday it was reported the Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost tackle Jerald Hawkins for the season after he left practice with an apparent knee injury. After further evaluation, sources tell ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler Hawkins didn’t injure his knee, but tore his quadriceps muscle in his leg.
Steelers OT Jerald Hawkins suffered a torn quad in Wednesday’s team workout, per source. Backup left tackle is an Injured Reserve candidate. Was a big offseason for him.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 30, 2018
While some may view a torn quadriceps as better than a knee ligament, both injuries could very well end the season before it even begins for Hawkins.