Steelers’ Mewelde Moore uncertain when he will return

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mewelde Moore remains out with the hamstring injury that has kept him from practicing since Aug. 4, although coach Mike Tomlin said he is getting closer to returning.

Moore, whose primary role last season was as a third-down back, is certain he will be ready for the Sept. 10 opener against Tennessee.

“Fortunately, or unfortunately, I’ve been in a situation like this before where I had something and I wasn’t able to get as many [practice carries] throughout the preseason and I still managed to play the season,” Moore said today. “I’ve always taken pride in that [playing a full season].”

Moore ran for 588 yards and five touchdowns last season. He averaged 90 yards in four starts while filling in for the injured Willie Parker, and had a season-high 120 yards and scored three times against Cincinnati.