PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance Moore practiced again Thursday and all but said afterward that he will play Sunday night at Carolina.
Moore missed the Steelers' first two games because of a groin injury, but he has not been limited in any of the three practices this week. Moore said the only thing he is waiting for is the go-ahead from coach Mike Tomlin to suit up for his first regular-season game with the Steelers.
"The mental part of the injury I think is gone now," said Moore, the Steelers' No. 3 wide receiver. "Every morning I wake up and feel normal again. I don’t have any pain or soreness. I’m definitely looking forward to getting out there on Sunday."
Ramon Foster is also looking forward to playing against the 2-0 Panthers.
The Steelers' left guard did not practice today because of an ankle injury and was limited in drills on Wednesday. Foster said he turned his ankle in practice this week, but said he will practice on Friday.
"I’m walking fine," Foster said. "Coach T said he won’t let me set myself up for failure, so we’re rehabbing and getting back out there."
Rookie running back Dri Archer (ankle) was limited in practice for the second consecutive day, and he will probably have to be able to make it through a full practice on Friday to play against the Panthers.
Panthers running backs DeAngelo Williams (thigh) and Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) and offensive tackle Garry Williams (thigh) have yet to practice this week.
