Steelers’ Derrick Harmon returns to practice, still on reserve/injured list
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that defensive tackle Derrick Harmon returned to practice on Nov. 11, 2026, but he remains on the reserve/injured list. The team opened a 21-day window to decide whether to activate Harmon or keep him on the reserve/injured list for the remainder of the season. He was placed on the reserve/injured list on Oct. 10 after appearing in four games this year. The team provided the transaction details on its official website.
Harmon, the Steelers’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, appeared in four games this season, including one start, before the roster move. He has 12 tackles this year, including three solo stops, one tackle for loss, 1 1/2 sacks and a forced fumble. Those totals reflect his production prior to being placed on the reserve/injured list on Oct. 10. The practice return starts the 21-day evaluation window during which coaches and medical staff will assess his readiness.
Across two NFL seasons, Harmon has appeared in 16 games with nine starts and is credited with 39 tackles, including 14 solo stops, two tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks. The Steelers also list a pass defense and a forced fumble among his career statistics through the 2026 campaign. If Pittsburgh does not activate Harmon during the 21-day window, he will remain on the reserve/injured list for the rest of the season. The team posted the transaction on its transactions page.
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Harmon’s return to practice begins the Steelers’ 21-day window to evaluate his recovery and make a roster decision. Coaches and medical staff will use live practice reps to judge whether he is ready to be activated. His early-career production and status as a first-round pick make this a notable decision for Pittsburgh’s defensive plans. The coming weeks will determine whether he can rejoin the rotation this season or remain on the reserve/injured list.