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Deciphering what Zach Banner’s return to the lineup could mean for the Steelers’ offensive line

Believe it or not, but the Pittsburgh Steelers might actually be getting some injury help coming their way in the coming weeks. As most fans know by now, both Zach Banner (knee) and Anthony McFarland (unknown) are working their way back off Injured Reserve (IR) and are capable of being placed on the 53-man active roster at any point.

In Banner’s case, his return, and insertion in the starting lineup, isn’t as simple as once thought.

When the offensive line was struggling in the early stages of the regular season, Banner’s return was viewed as an elixir which could cure the team’s woes along the offensive line.