Steelers getting healthy coming off bye week

October 14, 2008 at 8:02p.m.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s weekly news conference Tuesday was different from any previous one this season. He didn’t spend the first five minutes reciting what formerly was one of the NFL’s longest injury lists.

Running back Willie Parker, defensive end Brett Keisel and nose tackle Casey Hampton are expected to play Sunday against AFC North rival Cincinnati after missing multiple games. Parker (knee) and Keisel (calf) are practicing again, and Hampton (groin) is expected to practice by Thursday.

“We’re getting pretty healthy,” Tomlin said.