Pittsburgh Steelers inactives reveal Derrick Harmon decision for Week 3 vs. Patriots

Mike Moraitis

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will have rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon active for the first time this season when they take on the New England Patriots in Week 3.

According to the team's list of inactives for Sunday, Harmon is not on it, which means he's good to go for Sunday afternoon. However, it remains to be seen if Harmon will be limited at all.

The rookie got hurt in the final preseason game and didn't start practicing until this week. He did, however, get in a full practice on Friday after being limited the two days prior.

Regardless, Harmon's return is huge for the Steelers, a team that has struggled mightily on defense, and especially against the run.

Here's a look at the full list of inactives for both teams.

Steelers inactives for Week 3

CB Joey Porter Jr.
S DeShon Elliott
LB Alex Highsmith
G Andrus Peat
DE Esezi Otomewo

Patriots inactives for Week 3

CB Christian Gonzalez

DT Eric Gregory

G Caedan Wallace

WR Efton Chism

OLB Elijah Ponder

QB Tommy DeVito (3rd QB)

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Mike Moraitis

Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who covers the NFL for the Sporting News. Over his nearly two decades covering sports, Mike has also worked for Bleacher Report, USA TODAY and FanSided. He hates writing in the third person.