stillers4me
01-12-2011, 05:03 AM
Aaron Smith won't practice this week, but the Steelers are holding out hope that the veteran defensive end will be able to play, albeit in a limited capacity, on Saturday against the Ravens.
Smith, who is trying to return from a partially torn triceps, will have an MRI taken on his left arm Friday.
The scan, Smith said, will determine where his arm is in the healing process. And if the MRI brings good news, there is an outside chance that Smith could suit up for the Steelers' AFC divisional playoff game.
"It's nice because it's been a long journey up to this point," Smith said. "The guys have done a great job of doing what they had to do to carry us this far. I'd just like to get another opportunity to contribute."...........
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Smith, who is trying to return from a partially torn triceps, will have an MRI taken on his left arm Friday.
The scan, Smith said, will determine where his arm is in the healing process. And if the MRI brings good news, there is an outside chance that Smith could suit up for the Steelers' AFC divisional playoff game.
"It's nice because it's been a long journey up to this point," Smith said. "The guys have done a great job of doing what they had to do to carry us this far. I'd just like to get another opportunity to contribute."...........
read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_717712.html