Overview

• D.C. Teryl Austin said Harmon would be on a pitch count if he plays, citing a lack of football conditioning after his MCL layoff.
• Mike Tomlin labeled the first-round defensive lineman “questionable at best” for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
• Derrick Harmon returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since his preseason MCL sprain and worked in individual and limited drills.
• Coaches indicated he likely needs to log one full practice to be cleared, with Ireland vs. the Vikings presenting another near-term window if Week 3 doesn’t happen.
• Harmon’s initial prognosis was four to six weeks and he avoided injured reserve, a key consideration as Pittsburgh deals with Isaiahh Loudermilk going on IR and a defense that has ranked bottom five through two games.