Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon has returned to practice as the team prepares for a Sunday night contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Steelers Wire.
Harmon has been sidelined on the Reserve/Injured list for the last five games, missing a significant portion of the team’s defensive success this season, per USA Today Sports Data.
The defensive lineman spoke to reporters on Friday and suggested that he might be ready to participate in the upcoming matchup, though he remained cautious about his official status.
Regarding his potential availability for the primetime game, “we’ll see by tomorrow,” Harmon told the media, noting that a final decision would follow the team’s Saturday walkthrough.
Harmon reported that he feels positive after completing three practices this week, although he was limited during the first two days, as noted by Steelers Wire.
While Harmon is optimistic about his progress, analysts suggest he may not play this week and might instead return as part of a larger group of players in Week 11.
That future return is expected to coincide with the team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which may also feature wide receiver Roman Wilson, according to USA Today Sports Data.
The Steelers organization continues to monitor roster developments closely as they head into their high-stakes encounter with the Bengals, per USA Today Sports Data.
Fans seeking further information on team injury updates and roster adjustments have been encouraged to follow the team’s official social media channels, as reported by Steelers Wire.
The team will finalize its active roster ahead of kickoff on Sunday night to determine if Harmon will be cleared for game action.