The Pittsburgh Steelers have utilized a frustrating approach with running backs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell this season and one ESPN insider revealed that isn't going to change.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers making their final preparations for an upcoming Week 12 battle, their running back's health has progressed significantly.

Per Batko, Warren is moving around well. Whether Warren is ultimately listed as a full participant or limited participant, his return to practice Thursday is an encouraging sign after he didn't practice Wednesday. Warren played only one snap after injuring his ankle in the second half of this past Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Via Brooke Pryor of ESPN, head coach Mike Tomlin said in his Tuesday press conference that he’s “ optimistic ” about Jaylen Warren’s availability for Week 12 after the running back suffered an ankle injury during Sunday’s win over the Bengals. But, Tomlin noted, Warren’s practice availability could be limited early in the week.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Jaylen Warren took a back seat to Kenneth Gainwell. Pittsburgh's decision to fea

Warren (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers ' official site reports.

Through nine games, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense has been a complete disappointment. From the coaches to the scheme to the players, nothing has gone according to plan and when the team has needed a big performance from that side of the football, it just hasn't happened.

Warren suffered the ankle injury early in the second half of last week’s Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He said he was cleared to return, but did not do so as a precaution, with the Steelers winning by multiple scores in the second half.