Polamalu doesn't practice for second straight day

[clevfan]

Polamalu doesn't practice for second straight day

Thursday, October 22, 2009
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Safety Troy Polamalu did not practice today for the second straight time as the Steelers prepare to play the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings Sunday.

Polamalu, who returned to play for the first time last Sunday since the opening game, declined to predict whether he will make his second straight start.

"I don't think it benefits anybody to not practice, but I think regarding injuries it's a benefit."

Polamalu's MCL in his left knee was sprained in the opener, causing him to miss four straight games. He injured it again Sunday playing against the Browns when his knee struck the ground, but coach Mike Tomlin indicated that would be no problem.

"I feel pretty good right now,'' Polamalu said.

Normally, players who do not practice by Friday do not play on Sunday for the Steelers.

[stevo]

This guy is just fun to watch. One of my favorite players.

Hope he recovers from this before season ends and it isnt recurring.

[clevfan]

Polamalu resumes practice with Steelers

Friday, October 23, 2009
By Chuck Finder, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu returned to Steelers practice today after missing the previous two days while resting and recovering from an MCL sprain that caused him to miss four games before he started last Sunday against Cleveland.

Friday practice is a sure sign of a player's ability to play, if not start, on Sunday -- when the Steelers play host to 6-0 Minnesota at Heinz Field.

As expected, Polamalu worked with the first-team defense.