The Pittsburgh Steelers put out an encouraging injury report to open the week.

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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their week with a pair of defenders limited in the first practice of the week.

Rookie outside linebacker Nick Herbig was limited with a quad injury and veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson was limited as well, but he is not hurt and just took a day off.

There is some good news as well. Starting offensive tackle Dan Moore practiced fully after suffering a knee injury and missing the Steelers’ last game against the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie Broderick Jones filled in for Moore and played well but will be back to a reserve role this week.

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Punter Pressley Harvin, wide receiver Diontae Johnson, running back Anthony McFarland, offensive lineman James Daniels and tight end Pat Freiermuth all practiced fully as well.

All in all, it was a very encouraging day of practice for the Steelers, who had been littered with injuries but should be back close to full strength by the time they visit the Los Angeles Rams this weekend.

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Steelers Swap CBs, Release Veteran

Report: Steelers CB Desmond King on his way out of Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially made a swap at cornerback, releasing veteran Desmond King and signing fifth-round rookie Darius Rush, the team announced.

King signed with the team just before the regular season but played just two games for Pittsburgh and one defensive snap. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team attempted to trade him but were unable to find a partner, and so, they’ll let him hit the free agency market.

He finished his time with the Steelers without a tackle, and four kick returns for 88 yards.

Rush was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts but did not make the team’s initial 53-man roster. He was claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs but was later waived and then signed back to the practice squad.

The former South Carolina standout will need to be on the active roster for a minimum of four weeks, however, the Steelers do not have to make him active on gamedays.