Archer, McLendon Limited; Lance Moore Returns

There is some good news on the injury front as WR Lance Moore has returned to full practice participation. “I feel better than I have in weeks, it’s encouraging and exciting,” said Moore via Steelers.com. Moore added that he’s not out of the woods yet.  “I don’t want to put the cart before the horse. I have a long week of practice coming up and I am just trying to feel better and better during the week and go from there.”

The Steelers are waiting to see how Moore responds after a full practice, but the writing on the wall right now indicates he’ll be playing Sunday. The only two players Coach Tomlin mentioned as limited during his press conference today are NT Steve McLendon (shoulder) and RB/WR Dri Archer (ankle). McLendon participated in individual drills yesterday and was replaced by Cam Thomas during practice. “That was just today. I’ll be back to practice on Wednesday,” McLendon told reporters.