Steelers get good news on Justin Fields’ injury

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed on Monday that he expects quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) to be active this week after missing the last two games.

Fields sustained an abdomen injury in the second quarter of the team’s Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was initially questionable to return before being downgraded to out.

Fields got hurt on his sole play of the game, which was a designed run for eight yards. Fields took a big shot from Eagles free safety Reed Blankenship as he was sliding. Blankership was called for unnecessary roughness.

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