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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren practiced fully Friday, reported his ailing knee felt well and he felt as if he was healthy enough to return to action for Sunday\u2019s game at the Las Vegas Raiders.<\/p>\n
His head coach agreed.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s on a good trajectory on the upswing,\u201d Mike Tomlin said after Friday\u2019s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, \u201cand I\u2019m feeling optimistic about his inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Warren, something of the \u201c1A\u2019 at running back for the Steelers along with starter Najee Harris, has missed the past two games. Tomlin on Tuesday had lumped him in with players he termed \u201cdoubtful\u201d to play against the Raiders, so that he made it through three practices was a pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n
Warren was listed as limited on the league-mandated injury report for the practices Wednesday and Thursday. Friday, he confirmed he did a full day\u2019s work in addition to taking reps with the first team.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel great,\u201d Warren said after practice. \u201cI feel good. Whatever (coaches) decide, I am gonna go with that plan. \u2026 I just got (to run) the plays (at practice) that they felt like I needed. It was (positive).\u201d<\/p>\n
With veteran Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) also out, the Steelers promoted Aaron Shampklin to the active roster and, last week against Dallas, elevated Jonathan Ward from the practice squad, so each could supplement Harris at running back.<\/p>\n
\u201cJaylen is great just because of the type of player he is: physical,\u201d right tackle Broderick Jones said. \u201cHe\u2019s not afraid to run people over. He\u2019s not afraid to pick up the linebacker blitzing through the \u2018A\u2019 gap if need be. I feel like Jaylen has the full package in his game, and he understands the way he plays. Everybody knows he\u2019s a contributor to this offense, so we\u2019re excited to get him back.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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