Steelers activate James Conner from Reserve/COVID list

James Conner returns from Steelers Reserve/COVID list ahead of Bills in Week 14.

James Conner is back for the Steelers.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, ahead of their Week 14 meeting with the Bills on Sunday Night Football, the Steelers have activated running back James Conner from their Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday

The Steelers (11-1) suffered their first lost of the 2020 season just last week against the Football Team, 23-17, and they were without Conner for the matchup and their one prior to that in Week 12. Conner had previously tested positive for the virus.

Against Washington, the Steelers as a team only had 21 rushing yards.

In addition, the Steelers placed starting center Maurkice Pouncey on the same designation prior to their Washington loss as well. At this time, Pouncey remains on their Reserve/COVID list.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that both Conner and Pouncey have a chance to return to their lineup against Buffalo (9-3).

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