"Prior to this week, Harmon hadn't practiced or played since spraining his MCL in the preseason finale against the Charlotte Panthers on August 21. "I think so -- I hope so," defensive lineman Keeanu Benton said of the possibility Harmon could play. "Yeah, we've been waiting on him. We need him to come do some things, and we didn't get him in the first round for no reason.""
""I think if it does come to it, it will be pretty judicious with his snaps and try to work him back," Austin said Thursday. "More importantly, he's probably going to lack some football conditioning, football shape. And so you don't want to throw a guy in there that's really not quite ready in those regards. "But I like the progress he's making, and we'll just kind of see where we end up at the end of the week with him.""
Derrick Harmon, the Steelers' 2025 first-round pick, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New England after upgrading to full participation in Friday's practice. Harmon had not practiced or played since spraining his MCL in the preseason finale on Aug. 21. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin plans to limit Harmon's snaps to work him back because he likely lacks football conditioning and shape. The Steelers' run defense ranks near the bottom, allowing 149.5 rushing yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry. Harmon was selected No. 21 overall for his versatility and run-stuffing ability. Teammates express eagerness for his return.
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