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PITTSBURGH -- Steelers tight end Ladarius Green is finally starting to roll with his new team after seven months sidelined with injury.Now comes a three week wait to determine whether Pittsburgh will put him on the 53-man roster.Green signed a four-year, $20 million contract as an unrestricted free agent in March, a rare splurge on the open market for the typically conservative Steelers, who lost veteran Heath Miller to retirement.But Green has been sidelined for seven months. He didnt take part in spring organized team activities or mini-camp because of offseason ankle surgery and opened training camp and the regular season on the physically unable to perform list. Green, who remains on the PUP list, practiced fully with the team for the first time on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.I still feel a little stiff and a little rusty, but its just good to be out there, Green said. I was excited and a little bit nervous, but theyve been helping and supporting me the whole time. It was good to show them what I can do.Doctors repaired a tendon and inserted plates into Greens ankle during the offseason surgery. Green previously said jumping on the ankle was one of the final hurdles needed to return, but reported no problems through two days of practice.Offensive coordinator Todd Haley was more impressed with Greens mental preparation.Just from the first couple practices, the mental side is not an issue, but we have to get him in pads and see where he is, Haley said. From this point, its positive and showed a lot about his character and staying sharp mentally.It wasnt hard for Green, who plans to stick around Pittsburgh during the teams bye and put in extra work.When youre sitting on the sideline for that long, you dont have a choice, but to be mentally sharp, Green said.Green spent four seasons in San Diego and, in 2015, set single-season career highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns behind All-Pro Antonio Gates. Greens unique speed gives the Steelers a downfield weapon that can create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. His 6-foot-6 frame could make him just as effective in the red zone.Hes a big-bodied guy that can run, Haley said. He can take short passes and turn them into big plays. When you have a big target to throw to, that knows how to get open, that adds one more weapon to the mix that we can use to create matchups in the pass game.The Steelers could activate Green for their next game Nov. 6 at Baltimore or the following two weeks against Dallas or Cleveland.For now, Green is just excited to be on the field again.Its always different running routes by yourself on the side to when you actually get out there on the field with the team, Green said. It was good to be out there.Game notes Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who worked out with Green for the first time on Tuesday, was a limited participant again during Wednesdays practice. 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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano put everything on the table this week.With a team still struggling to start fast, still struggling to protect Andrew Luck, still piecing together a defense that can live up to Paganos standards and still chasing their second win, he doesnt really have a choice.Something must change Sunday against Chicago, and it could begin to give Indys offense a whole new look.Its something that well continue to have dialogue about and with and talk about it as a staff, he said when asked about starting the game in the no-huddle.Pagano, of course, would prefer to keep the Bears (1-3) guessing all week, rather than dropping hints about any potential changes.Even if it is merely gamesmanship, its certainly time to contemplate making a switch.Indy has already been outscored 64-35 in the first half, while outscoring opponents 51-39 in the fourth quarter when they have largely been using the hurry-up offense to try and rally.The numbers, and Lucks 15 come-from-behind wins, have created a perception among fans that the Colts offense does its best work when Luck cranks up the pace and makes decisions on the fly.Luck isnt so sure.A lot of those up-tempos have been when were down big and maybe the defense is a little more soft, in a sense, he said after Wednesdays practice.But I dont think weve only been successful running the hurry-up offense. I think we can be successful with whatever is called.Indy (1-3) has had trouble executing the simplest plays this season, though.Last weekend, a wide-open Josh Ferguson dropped a screen pass that would have kept the Colts opening possession alive. Instead, Indy wound up punting.On the Colts next series, Dwayne Allen dropped a pass that would have taken Indianapolis inside Jacksonville territory. On the next play, Lucks batted ball was intercepted and set up the Jaguars first touchdown.The miscues have caused so much consternation among fans that theyre clamoring for the team to try something, anything to get Indy out of this early funk and a growing chorus is urging the Colts to use more no-huddle.Players think the fans have a point.It gives us a lot of advantages, receiver T.Y. Hilton said Wednesday. We can get the deefense tired, it helps the offensive line (protect).dddddddddddd If we go to it, we should be good with it. I like it.Making a switch comes with some real risks.Pagano has always preferred a balanced attack that includes a power ground game, a feature that could easily get lost when playing fast.Plus, with the Colts averaging 4.13 yards per first-down play, the second-lowest average in the league, failing to consistently pick up first downs could force the defense to stay on the field longer. Its a real concern for a team that has sabotaged itself with drops, penalties and sacks allowed.Its execution, its finishing a drive, its getting points, Luck said. Whatevers called, we just have to execute it better.But if throwing a change-up at the Bears prevents Indy from falling into another early deficit, enduring another bad first half or dealing with another loss, then Pagano could make the perfect pitch.Weve got to be better, he said. If youre 4-0, youve probably got the same problems going on, but nobodys talking about it. When youre 1-3, come on, what else are you going to talk about, your great record? Lets keep it real.Game notes After releasing starting inside linebacker Sio Moore on Tuesday, Pagano said he expected veteran Josh McNary and rookie Antonio Morrison to play the bulk of the snaps. Moore was the Colts leading tackler. ... Cornerback Darius Butler (hamstring), right tackle Joe Reitz (back) and right guard Denzelle Good (back) all did limited work at practice Wednesday. Running back Frank Gore (chest) and outside linebacker Erik Walden (chest) did not practice. ... Backup offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison will not play Sunday after having an appendectomy last week. Pagano is hoping Harrison will return next week. ... DT Art Jones spoke to reporters for the first time in a month and said hell be ready to play as soon as the team clears him. 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