Steelers rule out Mendenhall, Redman for Sunday
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Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman have been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Mendenhall's Achilles tightened up on him during Pittsburgh's 26-23 loss last week to the Titans. He made his season debut against the Eagles in Week 5 after recovering from a torn ACL in the final game of the 2011 regular season and has rushed for 74 yards on 19 carries.
Redman was held out of practice all week with a bad ankle. He has carried the ball 50 times for 127 yards and one score in five games this season.
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Jonathan Dwyer will get the start at running back for the Steelers, who head into Sunday's contest with a 2-3 mark.
In addition, safety Troy Polamalu (calf), tackle Marcus Gilbert (ankle) and linebacker Chris Carter (hamstring) have also been ruled out.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger fully participated in practice on Friday after a minor ankle injury in practice on Thursday forced him to miss the last few minutes.
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Meanwhile, center Maurkice Pouncey (knee) is questionable.