The Pittsburgh Steelers could get two Pro Bowlers back from month-long absences this week, as running back James Conner and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster each practiced in full on Wednesday.
Both players have been out since Nov. 14 at Cleveland, when Conner aggravated his shoulder injury, and Smith-Schuster was concussed and hurt his knee.
Conner practiced on a limited basis the last two weeks but did not suit up for either game. Smith-Schuster, who passed concussion protocol two weeks ago, had not practiced at all due to the knee injury until Wednesday.
The Steelers (8-5) host the Buffalo Bills (9-4) on Sunday night, seeking their fourth straight win and their eighth in nine games as they look to maintain hold of a wild-card spot in the AFC.
Conner has rushed for 390 yards and four touchdowns on 102 carries in eight games. He also has 30 receptions for 242 yards and two scores.
A year ago, he totaled 1,470 total yards and 13 touchdowns while earning a Pro Bowl appearance.
Smith-Schuster has 38 catches for 524 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games this season, after posting 111 catches for 1,426 yards and seven scores as a Pro Bowler in 2018.
Despite the team’s recent run of success, the Steelers’ offense hasn’t scored more than 23 points since Nov. 3.
