The Pittsburgh Steelers could welcome back three players against the Chicago Bears, head coach Mike Tomlin said. Cornerback Darius Slay , who is battling a concussion, is expected to return this week after nearly clearing protocol a week ago.

Tomlin says that despite James Pierre’s standout performance and some of Slay’s struggles over the season, Slay will assume the starting cornerback position once again.

“He steps back in and plays,” Tomlin said. “We’re certainly going to continue to play James. He’s deserving of that. But if healthy, Slay is going to play.”

Meanwhile, linebacker Cole Holcomb, who has battled an illness and has missed the last three games, should return as well. He was limited in practice last week, and the Steelers plan to ramp him up to a full participation th

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