Steelers rookie returns to practice after three-month absence

The Pittsburgh Steelers received some positive injury news from their 2025 NFL Draft class, as rookie CB Donte Kent returned to practice after spending the last three months on injured reserve.

The 21-day window to activate Kent opened as the rookie corner and return specialist returned to practice on Wednesday.

Selected with the 229th pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Kent played at Central Michigan for five seasons as both a return specialist and cornerback, playing in 53 games — setting his school record with 47 pass breakups.

Yet to make his NFL debut, Kent's versatility will do wonders for Pittsburgh's return game while also assisting in the dwindling cornerback reserve, but the Steelers will likely take their time in making a decision in order to avoid losing him like the Cory Trice IR disaster.

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