PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Out since the Lions game with a foot injury, corner Joe Haden returned to a limited practice on Thursday and full on Friday and officially questionable to play Sunday. However, it's likely Haden will go.
Linebacker TJ Watt practiced full and told reporters he will play Sunday even before the report came out. The other outside linebacker, Alex Highsmith, suffered a quad injury against the Vikings. Highsmith back full and will play against Tennessee.
Coaches anxious to have Robert Spillane back to help add physicality to the run defense. The fourth-year linebacker has missed three games this year, most recently due to COVID-19 and a knee injury. Defensive lineman Carlos Davis had an impressive camp, but hurt his knee week one against the Bills and should make his return on Sunday.
Zach Banner went full on Wednesday, missed Thursday due to his knee injury and returned to full work on Friday. Lineman Joe Haeg activated off the COVID-19 list and is available this week. Ben Roethlisberger missed Wednesday, as per usual, and limited on Thursday. Roethlisberger back full on Friday.
Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs started the week practicing, but missed Thursday and Friday and is questionable. As it third-string tight end Kevin Radar after being limited with a hip injury.
Buddy Johnson seemed to be the big break-through player. Talk of him getting reps in the mix at middle linebacker. After practicing on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnson missed Friday and has been ruled out with a foot injury.
Steelers currently 6-6-1 and in last place in the AFC North, yet a game and a half back of the Ravens for the division lead with four games to play. Kickoff at 1p on Sunday hosting Tennessee, watch it on KDKA-TV.
