Kenny Pickett returns to full practice, but Terrell Edmunds sits out for Steelers

Three days after missing a start because of injury for the first time in his NFL career, Kenny Pickett on Wednesday was back as a full practice participant for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

As coach Mike Tomlin had alluded to during his weekly news conference Tuesday, Pickett was cleared from NFL concussion protocol related to a hit he absorbed early in the Dec. 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens that prevented him from playing in Sunday’s win at the Carolina Panthers.

In observance of the death of franchise icon Franco Harris on Wednesday, Pickett’s scheduled weekly media availability was canceled, so he could not confirm any details about practice. But Tomlin had said Pickett will start Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Mitch Trubisky started in Pickett’s place during the 24-16 victory at Carolina.

Inside linebacker Myles Jack missed that game because of a groin injury, and Jack was listed on the injury report as being limited at Wednesday’s practice.

Missing the practice entirely were starting strong safety Terrell Edmunds (hamstring), running back Najee Harris (hip) and receiver Diontae Johnson (toe). Tomlin, though, had downplayed the Edmunds and Johnson injuries. Harris has been dealing with his hip ailment for multiple weeks without missing game time.

Tight end Pat Freiermuth practiced fully Wednesday, a sign his injured foot is healing after he missed most of last practice last week before playing against the Panthers.

Fullback Derek Watt (ankle) and reserve cornerback Josh Jackson (ankle) were full participants. Backup center J.C. Hassenauer missed practice for a personal reason, and veteran defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi was given one of his regular maintenance days of rest.

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