This could be the week the Pittsburgh Steelers get defensive tackle Montravius Adams back on the field. Despite practicing the last two weeks, Adams has not yet been activated from injured reserve as he battles back from a torn meniscus. Adams has practiced fully for four straight days, and with Larry Ogunjobi ailing due to a groin injury, Adams' return seems more imminent than ever before.
The Steelers need Adams back at some point, especially against a stout Philadelphia Eagles rushing attack that will test the Steelers. In what is expected to be a physical, the Steelers will take on running back Saquon Barkley, who is on pace to break the single-season record for most rushing yards in a season. That has put Barkley has one of the front runners for Most Valuable Player.
Adams would allow Keeanu Benton to move around the formation more, and if Ogunjobi can not play, that would be significant for the Steelers. Isaiahh Loudermilk and Dean Lowry will also play a significant amount even if Adams is back, but the team hopes this is the week that Adams is back in the fold.
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