Steelers running back Willie Parker will return to practice Wednesday, and coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic Parker will play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.
Steelers running back Willie Parker will return to practice Wednesday, and coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic Parker will play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.
PLAYER NOTES --QB Ben Roethlisberger moved into second place on the Steelers' all-time passing list with 13,359 yards, almost halfway to Terry Bradshaw's 27,989.
--S Troy Polamalu looked to be the victim on Peyton Manning's winning 17-yard touchdown pass to HB Dominic Rhodes with 3:04 left, but LB James Farrior was supposed to cover him.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker and linebacker LaMarr Woodley were inactive for Sunday's game against Indianapolis, the fifth time in six games Parker has not played.
Najeh Davenport was released Saturday by the Pittsburgh Steelers, five weeks after they brought back their former top backup running back following a number of injuries.