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Steelers Reporter Doesn’t Expect Derrick Harmon To Return Against Bengals

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The Pittsburgh Steelers may have to wait another week to get defensive lineman Derrick Harmon back on the field.

Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said during an appearance on 93.7 The Fan that he does not anticipate Harmon making his return to action on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

“I don’t think so,” Fittipaldo said when asked if Harmon would play. “He’s a young guy, and (the Steelers) usually like to have their young guys get at least one full practice in before they play.”

Fittipaldo added that Friday’s practice, where Harmon was eventually reported as a full participant, was a walkthrough and not the best indicator of the defensive lineman’s availability.

Harmon has been limited in the Steelers’ last two practices since his 21-day return window from injured reserve was open.

Derrick Harmon, speaking today to reporters, says “we’ll see by tomorrow” if he will play against the Bengals.

He added he feels good after three practices. He was limited the first two days of the week. pic.twitter.com/9SNzgLu8zw
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) November 13, 2026

Harmon has been sidelined with a foot injury since Week 4, leaving Pittsburgh without one of its young defensive linemen. He was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 5 and has missed the team’s last four contests.

With Cincinnati bringing one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses into Sunday’s matchup, Pittsburgh could certainly use the added depth and talent along its defensive line. However, based on Fittipaldo’s expectation, the Steelers may have to make do without Harmon for at least another week.

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Steelers Reporter Doesn’t Expect Derrick Harmon To Return Against Bengals

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