Doctors clear Steelers' Smith to begin lifting weights

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Doctors clear Steelers' Smith to begin lifting weights
By Kevin Gorman
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, December 8, 2010



Defensive end Aaron Smith had an MRI on his torn left triceps and was cleared by team doctors to start lifting weights, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly news conference.

"He's doing pretty good," Tomlin said. "We're going to take another MRI in about two weeks or so and see where that takes us, but we're encouraged by his progress. There's no setbacks in his recovery. It's time to take the next step and now start tossing a few weights around, which is good news."

Tomlin is optimistic that Smith could return in time for the playoffs, which is why the Steelers didn't place him on season-ending injured reserve.

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[pepsyman1]

How HUGE would that be if he was able to make it back?

[fansince'76]

Tomlin is optimistic that Smith could return in time for the playoffs....

Man, I hope.

[stlrtruck]

Just like the year Woodson blew out his knee against the Detroit Sanders', he was kept on the roster for a good reason. Smith has something to reach for - the playoffs!

[HometownGal]

OMG this is excellent and very encouraging news! I'd love nothing more than to have Aaron back for the playoffs - what a HUGE boost this would be to the team!

[stillers4me]

I think this was the "master plan" all along. I also think Troy was not put on IR last year for the same reason.

[Galax Steeler]

Great news we need to get him back and ready for the playoffs.

[Dino 6 Rings]

get stronger for the playoffs...good good...the plan is coming together nicely thus far...

[CanadianSteel]

Fantastic news - hopefully no set backs, heal up, pump weights, return for palyoffs and sounds like it may even be sooner.

Would be nice to give Big Aaron another shot at the big dance, and he could provide a Huge boost