The Steelers activated linebacker Malik Harrison from the Reserve/Injured, Designated for Return List to the 53-man roster today.
Harrison returned to practice on Oct. 13, and the team had a 21-day window to either activate Harrison or he would have remained on the Reserve/Injured List for the remainder of the season.
Harrison was placed on the Reserve/Injured List with a knee injury following the Steelers Week 1 game against the New York Jets.
"I feel good, feel back normal," said Harrison. "It doesn't hurt any more. Just ready to get back out there.
"I'm happy to be out there. Last week was my first practice. I felt good out there this week. I feel even better."
Harrison said it took some time from the point of the injury until now to get everything back rolling, including confidence in making all the moves with his knee.
"I had to build my confidence back up," said Harrison. "I think when I first was running, I wasn't that confident. But once I got back out there and playing football, I got confident."
Harrison was signed to a two-year contract at the start of free agency this year. Harrison was originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the 98th overall pick and has spent the last five seasons with the Ravens.
Harrison has appeared in 77 career games, with 35 starts. He has 144 career tackles, 78 of them solo stops, and seven tackles for a loss. He also has two sacks, four quarterback hurries, and one pass defensed. In addition, he has 30 special teams tackles, including 17 solo stops.
"I've been in the league for six years, so I've got a lot of experience, on the special teams side especially," said Harrison. "Even in the meeting rooms this whole time I've been out, I've been giving advice to guys, especially talking to the young guys, telling them what I see and things like that."
It's not just special teams, though. Harrison's playing demeanor fits right in with the defense.
"That's what they brought me here for," said Harrison. "I'm a physical guy. I feel like I can stop the run. That's what I came here for."
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