Last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get running back James Conner back on the practice field in a limited role. This week it sounds as if Conner will once again give it a go in practice with the hope of playing this week against the Buffalo Bills.
According to head coach Mike Tomlin, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could return to practice this week as well. Smith-Schuster has missed three straight starts with a knee injury.
Tomlin also noted that tight end Vance McDonald is in the concussion protocol and running back Jaylen Samuels is dealing with a groin injury.
If there was ever a weekend for the Steelers to have all hands on deck it is this week against the Bills. But truth be told, the absences of Conner and Smith-Schuster could be seen as blessings in disguise. The emergence of Benn Snell Jr. at running back and both Diontae Johnson and James Washington at wide receiver can only help this team down the stretch.
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