Steeler RB returns for game against Bengals

Since being selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Najee Harris has been an ironman for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The veteran appeared to have suffered an injury early in the Steelers’ Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Harris was hit hard on a non-contact play in the first quarter of the AFC North match. He was able to leave the field under his own power, but received medical treatment on the sidelines.

Here’s what you need to know about Harris’ injury and his status for the remainder of Sunday’s game.

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Najee Harris injury update

According to the CBS broadcast, Harris has been cleared to return to Sunday’s game. He returned to action on the team’s fourth offensive attack, executing a carry 8 yards from left tackle.

Harris was injured after catching a dumpoff pass from Russell Wilson with just over 8 minutes left in the first quarter.

Harris caught the pass and ran into open space before catching up midway through his run. He was able to stay on his feet and run out of bounds where Bengals safety Jordan Battle hit him, but then hobbled toward the sideline.

Harris did not go to the blue medical tent immediately after the injury. However, medical staff treated him and he was seen receiving oxygen and being examined by Wilson, Mike Tomlin and Pat Freiermuth, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.

The Steelers did not immediately provide an update on Harris’ condition or whether he could return to the game. But after missing the Steelers’ third drive of the game, he returned to action on the fourth drive.

Who is Najee Harris’ backup on the Steelers depth chart?

Jaylen Warren was listed as the Steelers’ top backup behind Harris, but Cordarrelle Patterson took over much of the work for Pittsburgh on the drive after Harris’ injury.

Below is a look at the Steelers’ running back density, which includes three active players in Week 13:

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Steeler RB returns for game against Bengals

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