The Pittsburgh Steelers are rather thin at the safety position entering Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but help could be on the way.
The 21-day practice window for veteran safety Elijah Riley was opened Tuesday, the team announced.
S Elijah Riley returned to practice today but remains on the Reserve/Injured List.https://t.co/XNlu8Q1afC
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 19, 2023
Riley has been on the Reserve/Injured list on Nov. 20 after leaving the matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 11 with an ankle injury. Riley was replaced on the 53-man roster by Trenton Thompson, who was signed off of the practice squad that week, while the Steelers also brought in linebacker Myles Jack and safety Eric Rowe that day in a flurry of roster moves.