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Derrick Harmon Returns to Boost Steelers' Struggling Defense

12/16/2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will return for the Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions after missing three games due to a knee injury.
Tomlin indicated that Harmon could have played against the Miami Dolphins but was held out due to limited practice reps.
The Steelers' run defense allowed 191.2 yards per game in Harmon's absence.
If Isaac Seumalo and Nick Herbig cannot play, Spencer Anderson may start at left guard.
The Steelers will release their first injury report on Wednesday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will return for the Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions after missing three games due to a knee injury.
Tomlin indicated that Harmon could have played against the Miami Dolphins but was held out due to limited practice reps.
The Steelers' run defense allowed 191.2 yards per game in Harmon's absence.
If Isaac Seumalo and Nick Herbig cannot play, Spencer Anderson may start at left guard.
The Steelers will release their first injury report on Wednesday.