At practice yesterday, the Steelers welcomed back star defensive lineman Derrick Harmon, who was sidelined the last four games with a foot injury. He was a limited participant but said he is one-hundred percent healthy and hopes to be activated in time to play Sunday night in Cincinnati. The Steelers have 21 days to return him to the active roster. Safety DeShon Elliott was also limited, by an ankle injury.
Returning from injury to full-practice status were wide receiver/special teams leader Ben Skowronek, cornerback Brandin Echols, and defensive back Doneiko Slaughter.
Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had hoped to return to practice and play on Sunday, but he did not practice and the Steelers chose to not open the 21-day window for his return from injured reserve.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers says the Steelers are in good position in the AFC North, but they have a lot of work to do.
Rodgers says the Steelers will be ready for a crazy Sunday Night Football environment in Cincinnati.
Defensive captain Cam Heyward says the return of Harmon would be a big help against the Bengals.
Heyward says the Steelers love playing night football.
HOAK PASSES AWAY
Former Steelers running back and assistant coach Dick Hoak passed away yesterday at age 86. He was a western Pennsylvania football legend, playing football for Jeannette High School, Penn State, and with the Steelers from 1961 to 1970 after being drafted in the seventh round. After a year coaching high school football in Wheeling, West Virginia, Hoak joined Chuck Noll’s coaching staff and stayed with the Steelers through the Noll and into the Bill Cowher years, finally retiring in 2007. He won five Super Bowl rings in 35 years as a Steelers coach.
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The New York Giants and Washington Commanders kick off Week Ten of the NFL tonight in New Jersey.
