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Alex Highsmith, Darnell Washington return to Steelers practice; Connor Heyward absent

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (right, No. 83) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during a game last month against the Cleveland Browns. Heyward missed Thursday’s practice because of a knee injury.

Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and tight end Darnell Washington returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, but tight end Connor Heyward sat out because of a knee injury.