Steelers activate Derrick Harmon ahead of Bengals game

The Steelers activated defensive tackle Derrick Harmon to the 53-man roster from the Reserve/Injured List ahead of their game against the Bengals, according to a team transaction announcement released Saturday.

To create space for Harmon on the active roster, Pittsburgh released defensive back Terrell Smith.

The team said Harmon had been on the Reserve/Injured List since October 10 and returned to practice this week after missing the previous four games.

Harmon, the Steelers’ No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had appeared in four games this season with one start before being placed on the injured list.

The Steelers also provided season production updates for Harmon, listing 12 tackles through the point of the move, including three solo stops and a tackle for loss, along with one and a half sacks and a forced fumble.