PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Cam Heyward's return, officially identified as limited, headlined the Steelers practice on the South Side on Thursday.
There was other news involving a couple of other players who had a clean week last week, but back dealing with injuries.
Diontae Johnson said before practice that he was a little sore, but good after his first game back from a hamstring injury. Steelers obviously being cautious, Johnson did not practice. Neither did defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi who is suffering from a shoulder injury.
Corner Joey Porter, Junior was limited due to a calf injury, but expects to play Sunday. Corner Levi Wallace missed practice on Wednesday with a foot injury, worked his way back to limited on Thursday.
Mike Tomlin said they would see how the week played out for linebacker Cole Holcomb, he has now practiced full for two straight days in dealing with an ankle injury. Offensive lineman Nate Herbig was full after missing Wednesday due to illness. Running back Anthony McFarland continues to go through full practices while still on injured reserve.
