Pittsburgh, PA — October 14, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting some much-needed good news this week as they officially welcome back linebacker Malik Harrison from injured reserve. His return couldn’t come at a better time, with

special teams captain Miles Killebrew sidelined due to a knee injury.

Harrison, who suffered an MCL sprain earlier this season against the New York Jets, was back on the practice field Monday. He looked sharp and confident throughout his limited reps.

The Steelers have now opened his 21-day activation window, giving the team until November 3 to place him back on the 53-man roster. According to team sources, optimism is high that he’ll be ready to go well before that deadline.

Before going down, Harrison was projected to be a core special teams contributor and rotational linebacker. His blend of size, physicality, and tackling ability made him a natural fit for Pittsburgh’s aggressive defensive system.

A former Ohio State standout, Harrison brings valuable experience to the table. He’s recorded 174 career tackles, seven tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits, including a standout 2024 season with

54 tackles and two sacks.

His comeback provides an immediate boost for a Steelers defense battling through injuries across multiple levels. Depth and versatility have become critical as the team enters a challenging stretch of AFC North matchups.

For head coach Mike Tomlin, Harrison’s return is a much-needed win. It restores both leadership and stability to a locker room that’s refused to make excuses through adversity.

As Tomlin often says —

“Next man up, and stay ready.” And now, one of those men is finally ready to make his return — right when Pittsburgh needs him most.