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Steelers' defense gets much-needed help at the perfect time before Lions game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to get one of their brightest young pieces back in the lineup ahead of their Week 16 clash with the Detroit Lions on the road. First-round pick Derrick Harmon made his full return to practice Wednesday after missing the past three weeks with a knee injury.

Head coach Mike Tomlin suggested during his Tuesday press conference that Harmon was likely healthy enough to play in Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins, but he was held out as a precaution, not only for his injury but also because of his inexperience.