What happened: Derrick Harmon returned to practice on Wednesday while remaining on the reserve/injured list. The move opens a 21-day practice window for his return to the active roster. Harmon participated in afternoon workouts in a limited capacity as he resumes football activity.
Why it matters: Pittsburgh placed Harmon on injured reserve on Oct. 5 with a foot injury. Reintegrating the 2025 first-round pick bolsters interior defensive line depth for the second half of the 2026 regular season. The team must activate him within three weeks or keep him on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
By the numbers: Harmon has 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2026 through 4 games.
What to watch: Pittsburgh will evaluate Harmon's progression throughout practice this week before determining his return to game action.