Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced fully for a second consecutive day, putting the All-Pro safety on track to return when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick has missed the past four games because of a hamstring injury. But barring a setback during the final practice of the week Friday, he will play.
Joining Fitzpatrick as a starter on defense poised to return after a multi-game injury absence is defensive lineman Montravius Adams, who also was listed as a full participant on Thursday’s injury report. Adams has missed three games because of an ankle injury.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) also practiced fully again Thursday after doing so Wednesday. No. 4 receiver Calvin Austin III returned to practice — albeit in a limited capacity — after sitting out Wednesday because of an ankle injury.
Veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward missed practice for a second straight day, but that could be the new normal for the 34-year-old, 13-year veteran who had groin surgery in September.
Also listed on the injury report were veteran receiver Allen Robinson (foot, practiced fully) and reserve cornerback James Pierre (shoulder, did not practice).
Receiver Diontae Johnson did not practice, according to the status report, because of illness.
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