With multiple defensive linemen dealing with injuries ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the Pittsburgh Steelers needed a miracle ahead of Monday Night Football — and that’s exactly what they got.
While NT Keeanu Benton (ankle) was limited and DT Cameron Heyward (knee), DE Derrick Harmon (knee), and DE Yahya Black (shoulder) were held out of practice Friday, all four defensive linemen were spotted in action on Saturday — incredible news for their Week 15 availability (footage courtesy of The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo).
Some potential good news at DL.
Cam Heyward (Knee), Derrick Harmon (Knee) and Yahya Black (Shoulder) did not practice yesterday. Keeanu Benton (ankle) was limited.
All of those key defensive players were in uniform for practice today. pic.twitter.com/qbA5tWKkRq
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) December 13, 2025
Harmon has missed the past two games recovering from a knee injury he suffered in the Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears, but expressed “optimism” earlier in the week about suiting up against Miami this Monday.
The Steelers’ defensive line couldn’t have picked a better time to get healthy, as any of the four’s potential absence against the Dolphins and star RB De’Von Achane would’ve spelled disaster for Pittsburgh’s run-defense efforts in Week 15.
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