The Pittsburgh Steelers have missed rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon as he battles through a knee injury. The second injury to the first-rou

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says that defense tackle Derrick Harmon is set to return this week against the Detroit Lions. Harmon logged a limited practice on Saturday, but was not able to play against the Miami Dolphins.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he expected rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon to be able to return to the lineup for this coming Sunday’s game at the Detroit Lions. A Detroit native and the Steelers’ first-round pick this past spring,

The Pittsburgh Steelers seemed to be at an obvious disadvantage against the Miami Dolphins without defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the lineup against the ground attack led by running back De’Von Achane. However, the Steelers were more than ready for whatever the Dolphins threw at them, limiting Achane to just 60 yards on the ground.

First-round rookie Derrick Harmon missed the last two games with a knee injury, but Mike Tomlin is hopeful the defensive tackle can return to play against another elite running back on Monday night when the Steelers host the Miami Dolphins.

The Dolphins' inactives are quarterback Quinn Ewers, defensive back Elijah Campbell (ankle/knee), cornerback A.J. Green, offensive lineman Larry Borom (illness), wide receiver Tahj Washington and defensive tackle Matthew Butler.

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers will be without some key players against the Dolphins. According to the team’s inactives list, defensive tackle Derrick Harmon won’t play. This is his third week sidelined with a knee injury, despite head coach Mike Tomlin saying he was “optimistic” Harmon could return.