1/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Not endorsing Rashard Mendenhall : Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II said he expected more from impending free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall this season,...[+] and added the team could look to upgrade the position in the offseason. 'The season Rashard had was not what we would have hoped for,' Rooney said. 'Obviously, we knew he was coming back from an injury so there were some unknowns there. So, without getting into the real specifics with Rashard, its fair to say that we are going to need a better performance out of the running back position if were going to be successful. Whether its Rashard or Jonathan or Isaac or somebody else, we have to be better at that position, as well as others, but certainly at that position. In this offseason thats something weve got to look at and decide how we get better and who we get better with.'
1/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall willing to return: Mike McCartney, agent for Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall, said Mendenhall is willing to re-sign...[+] with the team this offseason but does not know that the team will do in free agency. McCartney said he has not talked with anyone in the organization but there is still time for the two sides to meet.
1/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Art Rooney says need better production for RBs: Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team needs better production from the running back position next season whether...[+] it be from the running backs on the roster or someone else. 'Whether it's [RB Rashard Mendenhall] or [RB Jonathan Dwyer] or [RB Isaac Redman] or somebody else, we have to be better at that position, as well as others, but certainly at that position. In this offseason that's something we've got to look at and decide how we get better and who we get better with.'
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Looking for featured back: The Pittsburgh Steelers will search for a featured back, most likely through the draft, next season because they feel RBs Jonathan...[+] Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Baron Batch are complementary backs at best. Batch should have an increased role next season after the team released RB Chris Rainey. Impending free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall is not expected to be retained.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall not likely to be back: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall is an unrestricted free agent, and he is not expected to be brought back after a disastrous...[+] 2012 campaign which included a team-imposed one-game suspension.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Only one RB under contract in 2013: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (forearm), who is recovering from a broken forearm, is the only halfback on the roster under...[+] contract for 2013. RBs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman are restricted free agents, while RB Rashard Mendenhall is an unrestricted free agent.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall unlikely to return: Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall is not expected to return to the team next season. General manager...[+] Kevin Colbert said Mendenhall's decision to skip a game this season was 'unacceptable.' The team isn't very happy with their other RBs, Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman, either.
12/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall activePittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall is active for his team's Week 16 contest versus the Cincinnati Bengals....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall is active for his team's Week 16 contest versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
12/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Happy with RB rotation: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is happy with the rotation they have at running back right now. RB Jonathan...[+] Dwyer has started the last two games with RB Isaac Redman backing him up. The club will find a role for RB Rashard Mendenhall.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall returns to team: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall returned to the team Monday, Dec. 17, after serving a one-game suspension for conduct...[+] detrimental to the team.
12/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Expected to have contract talks with Rashard Mendenhall : The Pittsburgh Steelers are committed to have meaningful contract talks with impending free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall before...[+] the start of free agency.
12/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Expect Rashard Mendenhall to be a factor : The Pittsburgh Steelers expect RB Rashard Mendenhall to be a factor in the final two weeks of the regular season as well as the...[+] playoffs if they clinch a spot. Mendenhall is suspended for Week 15 because of his actions after being informed he was inactive for Week 14, but met with head coach Mike Tomlin this week to repair their relationship.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall was not at game: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall was not present at the team's Week 14 game against the San Diego Chargers despite being...[+] inactive for the contest. 'Last Sunday, he was not at the game. I deemed those actions a detriment to our efforts,' head coach Mike Tomlin said. 'I stated as such when I met with him that there were going to be repercussions with it. It was a good visit. He accepted it.'
12/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall suspended: The Pittsburgh Steelers suspended RB Rashard Mendenhall for the Week 15 game Tuesday, Dec. 11, for conduct detrimental to the...[+] team. In a corresponding move, RB Baron Batch was promoted to the active roster.
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall a healthy scratch: Week 13 was the first time in Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall's career that he was a healthy scratch after being demoted...[+] to No. 3 on the running back depth chart earlier in the week. The Steelers made the move likely because they wanted eight offensive linemen active instead of seven. OT Willie Colon (knee) was active but did not start at left guard. OG David DeCastro was active for the first time this year but didn't start, either.
11/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Jonathan Dwyer atop depth chart: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer is atop the team's official depth chart. RB Rashard Mendenhall, who had two fumbles in Week...[+] 12, is now behind RB Isaac Redman.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Running game goes nowhere in Week 12: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer led the team with nine carries and 19 yards in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, and...[+] he also lost a fumble. RB Chris Rainey carried five times for 17 yards, and added four catches for 15 yards, but too lost a fumble. RB Isaac Redman got in on the fumble parade, losing one, and he finished with two carries for seven yards while added one catch for 15 yards. RB Rashard Mendenhall had four totes for just six yards, and he fumbled twice, losing one.
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall probable for Week 11Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) fully participated in practice and is probable for Week 11....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) fully participated in practice and is probable for Week 11.
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | RB roles more defined: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') is expected to start in Week 11. RB Isaac Redman is expected to serve as...[+] the short-yardage, third-down back. RB Jonathan Dwyer is expected to be the change-of-pace back.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall expected to start : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman said it appears like RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') will be the starting running back in...[+] Week 11.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall expected to play : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') is expected to play Week 11 after missing the last four games because of...[+] an Achilles' tendon injury.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Isaac Redman thinks all three RBs will play : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman said he expects RBs Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') to be active...[+] for Week 11 in addition to himself.
11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall questionable: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') will be questionable for the team's Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens,...[+] according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall doubtful for MNF: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') is listed as doubtful for the Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs...[+] Monday, Nov. 12.
11/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | One limitedPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 9....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 9.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall limited Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 8....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall will start upon return : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') will be the starting running back once he returns to the lineup, according...[+] to running backs coach Kirby Wilson. 'Rashard has always been our lead dog and our top runner,' Wilson said. It remains unknown at this point, however, whether Mendenhall will play in Week 10. There is a chance the Steelers will go with a running back-by-committee approach, and Wilson repeated what head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier in the week about giving the ball to the running back who is having the most success during the game. Wilson indicated the first opportunities would go to Mendenhall. 'Rashard is the complete package - power, speed, explosiveness,' Wilson said. 'He is the guy who can take a 10-yard run and make people miss and get 20 more. We think Jonathan has things that he is great at. Isaac has some things that he is great at. But Rashard is the complete package. Rashard has proved that he can do it over the long haul.'
11/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Isaac Redman is new rushing hero: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman had 26 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the New York Giants with RBs...[+] Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') sidelined. Redman also added two receptions for four yards.
11/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Two RBs miss practice : Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not participate...[+] in practice Friday, Nov. 2. Both are listed as doubtful for Week 9.
11/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Isaac Redman to start: Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman (ankle) practiced Friday, Nov. 2, and will start in Week 9. RBs...[+] Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') and Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps) are listed as doubtful, but they will not play.
11/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall endorsed: Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman both feel that RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') should return as the...[+] starter when he's healthy. 'I mean, Rac is the guy,' said Dwyer, referring to Mendenhall by his nickname. 'Rac has been here for years, and they drafted him in the first round to be a starter. That's his room and we complement him.' It's possible that Mendenhall will miss his sixth game of the year in Week 9. Dwyer and Redman are both expected to play after being nicked up.
11/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall limitedPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 1....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
News -- October 2012
10/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall limitedPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
10/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall unlikely to play: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') is unlikely to play again in Week 9. RB Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps) is expected...[+] to return to practice Thursday, Nov. 1, and the feeling is that Dwyer will start with RB Isaac Redman (ankle) serving as the third-down or short-yardage back.
10/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall can start practicing Wednesday: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') can start some individual work in practice Wednesday,...[+] Oct. 31.
10/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Jonathan Dwyer hits century mark again: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer carried 17 times for 107 yards in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins, starting again...[+] because of injuries to RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') and Isaac Redman (ankle).
10/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Jonathan Dwyer starts in Week 8: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer is starting in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins with both RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles')...[+] and Isaac Redman (ankles) inactive again.
10/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Jonathan Dwyer likely to start: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer is likely to start against the Washington Redskins in Week 8 with RBs Rashard Mendenhall...[+] (Achilles') and Isaac Redman (ankle) banged up. Dwyer rushed for 122 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7. 'He's a big back who is pretty nifty with his feet. He's shown that all through the preseason (until now),' offensive coordinator Todd Haley said. 'We got down a little bit on him for the fumble (in Oakland on Sept. 23). 'But when we knew he was going to play last week, that was kind of mine and Coach (Mike) Tomlin's conversation: 'Let's not forget we were pretty excited about this guy.''
10/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall will not play: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') will not play in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins, but he's on schedule...[+] to return in Week 9.
10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall misses practicePittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 25....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
10/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall playing for job?: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is in the final year of his contract, and continued improvement by RB Jonathan...[+] Dwyer could push Mendenhall out of town. How Mendenhall's knee holds up over the final 10 games of the season might go as far as determining how much he is going to be worth on the open market next year.
10/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall misses practicePittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
10/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Running backs could be back: Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') and Isaac Redman (ankle) could return to action in Week 8 against the Washington...[+] Redskins, but it's unknown which running back will start if they're both active.
10/22Stripe Hype: Grounded: Going into last night’s AFC North showdown, the Steelers were without their top-2 RBs in Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac...
10/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Jonathan Dwyer steps up: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer carried 17 times for 122 yards in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, stepping up with...[+] RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') and Isaac Redman (ankle) both inactive.
10/21Stripe Hype: Orange-Out the Steelers: When the Steelers take the field on Sunday night in Paul Brown Stadium, they will be greeted with a different look from...
10/21Stripe Hype: Orange-Out the Steelers: When the Steelers take the field on Sunday night in Paul Brown Stadium, they will be greeted with a different look from...
10/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall misses practicePittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not practice Thursday, Oct. 18....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
10/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall misses practicePittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
10/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall likely to play in Week 7 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') has a good shot at playing in the team's Week 7 game....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') has a good shot at playing in the team's Week 7 game.
10/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | No major injury for Rashard Mendenhall: Updating a previous report, the Achilles' injury for Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') is not considered major,...[+] according to a person who has spoken with the player. The Achilles' tightened up in the Week 6 game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Oct. 11.
10/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall's injury serious?: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall's (Achilles') injury appears to be the most serious of their injuries to come from their...[+] Week 6 game Thursday, Oct. 11, but it's unclear how much time he might need to miss.
10/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall, Isaac Redman injured: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') left the team's Week 6 game early Thursday, Oct. 11, with an Achilles' injury...[+] and did not return. RB Isaac Redman (ankle) also injured his ankle, forcing RB Baron Batch to enter. Batch scored a one-yard touchdown in the loss, and RB Chris Rainey was also worked into the rotation.
10/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall adds a dimension : The return of Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall to the lineup in Week 5 brought some much-needed speed to the team's backfield....[+] He averaged 2.64 rush yards before first contact in the game. All other Steelers running backs have averaged 0.76 rush yards before contact this season.
10/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall probable: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, and is listed as probable for Week...[+] 6.
10/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall limitedPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 9....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 9.
10/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Likely to stick with committee approach at RB: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had a successful season debut in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but offensive...[+] coordinator Todd Haley is likely to continue with a committee approach at running back for now.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall limitedPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Monday, Oct. 8....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Monday, Oct. 8.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall fine after Week 5: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said RB Rashard Mendenhall is not dealing with any issues with his knee after playing...[+] Week 5.
10/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall plays well in season debut: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 81 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries in Week 5 against the Philadelphia...[+] Eagles.
10/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall should have more big runs : The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled in the running game so far this season, ranking 31st in the league and averaging just 65...[+] yards rushing in three games. Furthermore, RBs Isaac Redman and Jonathan Dwyer have averaged just 2.4 yards per carry and don't have a run longer than 13 yards. The return of RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) should help in that area. In the past three seasons, he has had 23 runs of 20 yards or longer, including 11 in 2010.
10/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Practicing on turf helped Rashard Mendenhall : The Pittsburgh Steelers were convinced RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was ready both physically and mentally to return after he...[+] took part in a pair of indoor practices last week. Mendenhall had no trepidation about practicing on the indoor facility's artificial turf - a surface that tends to generate more stress and pounding on the knee.
10/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall likely to share duties: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall said he's likely to share touches with RBs Isaac Redman and Jonathan Dwyer in his first...[+] start of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Redman and Dwyer averaged only 2.5 yards per carry in Mendenhall's absence.
10/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall probable Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is listed as probable for Week 5....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is listed as probable for Week 5.
10/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall expected to play: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced again Friday, Oct. 5, and he's expected to play in Week 5 against the...[+] Philadelphia Eagles.
10/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall fully practicesPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 4....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 4.
10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall practicesPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.
10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall injury update: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) said he believes he will play in the teams Week 5 game against the Philadelphia...[+] Eagles.
10/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall feels his strength is back: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) thinks his speed and his ability to make cuts has returned after undergoing offseason...[+] knee surgery. He thinks his biggest adjustment will be learning offensive coordinator Todd Haley's new offense.
10/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall expected to return Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is expected to play in the team's Week 5 game....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is expected to play in the team's Week 5 game.
9/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall ruled out: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) will not play in Week 3 against the Oakland Raiders despite making solid progress...[+] in practice this week.
9/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall not expected to have big role: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is not expected to have a big role if he is active Week 1 even though he has...[+] been a full participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 5, and Thursday, Sept. 6.
8/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Five to miss preseason game: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jason Ford (hamstring), LB James Harrison (knee), RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) and LB Stevenson Sylvester...[+] (knee) all will not make the trip to Buffalo when the team takes on the Bills in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25. DT Casey Hampton (knee, elbow) will make the trip but likely won't play. OT Max Starks (knee) will play but may play less than the rest of the starters.
8/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall unsure when he'll be ready : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) does not know when he will be ready to return to action. Mendenhall acknowledges...[+] he must remain patient in his rehab. 'To be real, I dont know when Ill be ready to play,' Mendenhall said. 'Im just working with the training staff and doing what I can to get on the field.'
8/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall could help after bye week: Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said there is a chance RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) could play in Week 5 or...[+] Week 6 of the season if continues to make progress in his rehab. Colbert said Mendenhall came off the Physically Unable to Perform list because he has able to do everything he was allowed to while on the list. 'The trainers felt that he had progressed as far as he could in doing what they were doing,' Colbert said, 'and the kid felt confident that he was ready to take the next step. Now, the next step is being able to practice, and where that leads to nobody knows at this point.'
8/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall may be heading to PUP list: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is all but guaranteed to be heading to the Physically Unable To Perform list,...[+] according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
7/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Six to begin camp on PUP: Pittsburgh Steelers S DaMon Cromartie-Smith (undisclosed), OT Casey Hampton (knee), LB James Harrison (knee), RB Rashard Mendenhall...[+] (knee), OT Max Starks (knee) and LB Jason Worilds (wrist) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
7/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall says recovery going well: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) said on his Twitter page that his torn anterior cruciate ligament has healed...[+] wonderfully. General manager Kevin Colbert has said there is a good chance Mendenhall starts training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and could start the season on the PUP list.
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall injury update: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) has resumed working out. He suffered a torn ACL Jan. 1, and general manager Kevin...[+] Colbert believes Mendenhall will open the season on the PUP list, making him unable to play until after the team's sixth game of the year. Mendenhall is in the final year of his contract with the Steelers.
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Hope Isaac Redman can be a physical RB : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman's between-the-tackles running style potentially gives the offense a better shot at getting...[+] back to a physical brand of football. Since the start of the 2010 season, RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) averaged 3.9 yards per carry, the fifth worst among the 28 players with at least 300 rushes in the past two seasons. Mendenhall also had the second fewest yards after contact (1.6 per carry) among running backs with at least 200 carries.
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall has no timetable for return: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) said he is doing well in his rehab but does not know when he will be able to...[+] return. He said he has been able to do more than just run straight ahead.
3/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Could look to add another RB : The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to add another running back to the roster this offseason with the uncertainty surrounding...[+] RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee). 'I am sure we are going to get another running back, whether its in free agency or in the draft,' head coach Mike Tomlin said. 'We will address it.'
3/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Expect Rashard Mendenhall to play in 2012 : The Pittsburgh Steelers expect RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) to play in 2012. However, what they don't know is when or in what...[+] capacity. Mendenhall tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the team's 2011 regular-season finale, and general manager Kevin Colbert said later that Mendenhall would probably need a year to fully recover. 'To clarify, what I said was I never think players coming off an ACL are 100 percent for a full year. It doesn't mean they can't play,' Colbert said. 'At some point, we'll have Rashard back. I'm confident of that.'
News -- February 2012
2/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Might re-sign Mewelde Moore: The Pittsburgh Steelers might be interested in re-signing free-agent RB Mewelde Moore due to the health concerns of RB Rashard...[+] Mendenhall (knee).
2/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Releasing Rashard Mendenhall not in plans: The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to release RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee), and doing so would not save them much in the...[+] way of salary cap space. Mendenhall is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in Week 17.
2/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Unsure of Rashard Mendenhalls status for 2012 : Updating a previous item, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not counting on RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) to play in 2012; however, general...[+] manager Kevin Colbert didn't rule out a return by the running back sometime next season. 'I never feel good about an ACL for a year,' Colbert said.
2/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall may start 2012 on PUP list: Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said there is a chance RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) will start next season on...[+] the Physically Unable to Perform list.
News -- January 2012
1/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Isaac Redman fills in admirably in Wild Card loss: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman carried 17 times for 121 yards in the Wild Card game loss against the Denver Broncos Sunday,...[+] Jan. 8. Redman also added two receptions for 21 yards. He was getting the start with RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) sidelined.
1/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall to IR: The Pittsburgh Steelers placed RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Jan. 3. The team signed free-agent...[+] CB Anthony Madison (Lions) in a corresponding move.
1/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall has torn ACL: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) will miss the rest of the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament...[+] he suffered in Week 17.
1/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall not expected to playPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is expected to miss the team's Wild Card playoff game....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) is expected to miss the team's Wild Card playoff game.
1/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall injured Week 17: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) left the game early Week 17 because of a knee injury. He is not expected to return...[+] to the game.
News -- December 2011
12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall plays well : Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries against the St. Louis Rams in Week...[+] 16. He also caught one pass for 35 yards.
12/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall should play in Week 16 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (ribs) will likely be ready for the team's Week 16 game....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (ribs) will likely be ready for the team's Week 16 game.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall has sore ribsPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (ribs) is nursing sore ribs after the team's Week 15 game....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (ribs) is nursing sore ribs after the team's Week 15 game.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall totals 89 yards from scrimmage: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall carried 15 times for 64 yards in the Week 15 game Monday, Dec. 19, against the San Francisco...[+] 49ers. He also added three catches for 25 yards. The 89 total yards from scrimmage were actually his most since Week 8, when he totaled 92 yards from scrimmage.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall practices fullyPittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (back) was listed as a full participant in practice Tuesday, Dec. 6....[+]Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (back) was listed as a full participant in practice Tuesday, Dec. 6.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall scores twice: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals...[+] in Week 13.
11/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall looks for better results against Cincinnati: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall will meet the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, the second meeting between the two AFC...[+] North Division rivals this season. Mendenhall made just 44 rushing yards on 16 carries in Week 10, but he was able to find the end zone twice. He has three TDs in his past three games against Cincinnati.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall mostly held in check in Week 12: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall carried 17 times for just 57 yards in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also...[+] added 10 yards on two receptions. Mendenhall had visited the end zone three times in the past two games, but he did not score in this one.
11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall finds end zone twice: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in Week 10 against the Cincinnati...[+] Bengals.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall scores in Week 9: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had 13 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens....[+] Mendenhall has just one 100-yard rushing game this season, although he has managed to find the end zone four times.
10/4FantasyDaddy.com: Week 4 Injury Report: For the first time in 3 weeks Michael Vick owners can breathe a sigh of relief in that their prize First rounder made it out...
10/4FantasyDaddy.com: Week 4 Injury Report: For the first time in 3 weeks Michael Vick owners can breathe a sigh of relief in that their prize First rounder made it out...
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Hines Ward critical of Rashard Mendenhall: During an interview with ESPN, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward was critical of RB Rashard Mendenhalls controversial tweets....[+] 'Everybodys entitled to their opinion. But that wasnt a good opinion. When you tweet that out there, you have to deal with the backlashes. You put everybody out there because everywhere we go we get asked questions about the comments you made,' Ward said.
5/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Sponsor cuts Rashard Mendenhall : Champion has distanced itself from Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall, terminating his four-year contract as a celebrity...[+] endorser following his controversial Twitter remarks regarding the death of Osama bin Laden. 'While we respect Mr. Mendenhall's right to express sincere thoughts regarding potentially controversial topics, we no longer belief that Mr. Mendenhall can appropriately represent Champion,' the company said in a statement.
5/2SideLion Report: Value Added?: In a matter of a few short days the Lions added several playmakers to their roster. That cannot be denied. However, did the Lions...
News -- March 2011
3/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Would like Rashard Mendenhall to become more of a leader: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he would like RB Rashard Mendenhall to take more of a leadership role on the offense...[+] next season, reports Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 'You know, he's not the young guy in the huddle anymore. There are several men in the huddle with less experience than him and the responsibilities that come with that are going to be enjoyable to watch over the next couple years or so.'
3/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Steelers | Not considering cutting Rashard Mendenhall's carries: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is not considering decreasing the number of carries RB Rashard Mendenhall...[+] will receives next season even though he carried the ball 324 times during the regular season, which is fifth most in franchise history, reports Scott Brown, of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Tomlin said he is not worried about Mendenhall's fumbling issue because he only lost four fumbles in the regular season and playoffs.
2/2SideLion Report: Super Bowl Stats: As we all know the Packers will play the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV on Sunday. I’ve decided to compare Green Bay and Pittsburgh...