Steelers won over Broncos 28-10 with Carter replacing Clark

Two years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety Ryan Clark could not finish the game in Denver and ended his season with spleen and gall bladder cut in operations. This season, he visited with his team to Denver again and was able to return with team in full health.

He did not play, and he even did not wear Steelers jersey, but it is just as exciting to witness his team winning over the Broncos and his replacement, Tyron Carter, contributed key interceptions in helping the team to their fifth straight win, taking the first interception 48 yards for a touchdown.

That is good enough. Even if Clark was a bit unhappy with Coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to hold him out for the game, he has got over it now. He could did as well or even better than Carter, but the team just has reason to be cautious as Clark nearly died two years ago because of a rare blood disorder that is aggravated by playing in high altitude.

Steelers safety Carter ready to play against Bengals on Sunday

The Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter was able to practice on limited basis on Wednesday, and according to Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, Carter might be able to play by Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Carter was in coverage for both Chicago touchdowns as the Steelers lost 17-14 on Sunday and bruised his left thigh. As replacement for injured safety Troy Polamalu, Carter was expected to wear back bengals jersey and return to field as soon as possible, and Tomlin said Tuesday that he wouldn’t second-guess his decision to keep Carter in the game, and that he trusts the medical staff to make the right decision whether he could play.

Carter said after the loss to Bears that he probably shouldn’t have been on the field when he gave up Johnny Knox’s touchdown catch with 6:21 left because he couldn’t cover Knox by himself while hurt.