Pittsburgh Steelers
Isaac Redman - #33 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/10/1984 |
| Birthplace | Paulsboro, NJ |
| College | Bowie State |
| Years played | 4 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | 410 | 2 |
Harrison fined $20,000 for late hit
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Steelers' pass defense giving ground
Through Sunday's games, the Steelers were allowing the eighth-most yards per game through the air.
Reports: 49ers claim rookie LB Gibson
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The battle of the NFL's last two champions received higher ratings than the battle of two teams looking to become baseball's champion.
Brees' nearly perfect second half leads Saints past Steelers
Drew Brees passed for 305 yards and two touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 on Sunday night.
Steelers' Smith has proven difficult to replace in past seasons
Replacing DLE Aaron Smith, who is out indefinitely with a torn left triceps, has usually proven a difficult task for a Steelers defense that is the NFL's stoutest vs. the run.
Steelers promote DL McLendon, release LB Gibson
The Steelers signed DL Steve McLendon from their practice squad on Saturday and released rookie LB Thaddeus Gibson.
Steelers rookie Worilds showing promise
Developing more pass-rush moves will be necessary for Pittsburgh rookie OLB Jason Worilds, who coach Mike Tomlin says has "big-time room for growth," according to AFC North Whispers.
Week Seven games a 'good start' toward cleaner play
A week after multiple violent, helmet-to-helmet hits raised the ire of the NFL, the league praised its players for clean play on Sunday in Week Seven games.
Report: Steelers DE Smith (triceps) out for season
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Steelers almost fumble game away, hold on for win over Dolphins
An officiating mistake negated Ben Roethlisberger's late fumble, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kicked the game-winning field goal on the next play Sunday. Jeff Reed made an 18-yarder with 2:30 left, allowing the Steelers to escape with a 23-22 ...
Ward says QBs deserve blame for hard hits
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Will NFL's hitting video scare players straight?
In the NFL's new getting-tough-on-headhunters video campaign, league football operations head Ray Anderson dictates the difference between clean and dirty. Warning: The distinction is slight.
Steelers would like to ease Mendenhall's workload
Rashard Mendenhall has starred as the Steelers' featured back, but head coach Mike Tomlin doesn't want to overwork him.
Steelers OLB Harrison returns to practice
Steelers OLB James Harrison returned to the team's practice facility on Thursday, one day after contemplating retirement.
PLAYER NEWS
The Steelers have tendered an offer to Redman.|||||||
Redman and Jonathan Dwyer will likely battle for the starting running back spot next season. Dwyer and Redman combined for 1,033 yards rushing and four touchdowns in 2012 but struggled staying healthy.
Redman capped a career-best 147-yard rushing performance with a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with 4:02 to go in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Giants.|||||||
Redman had 127 yards in five previous games this season.
According to the Times, all signs point to Redman getting the start Sunday against the Giants.|||||||
With Johnathan Dwyer missing practice on Friday with a groin injury, Redman is expected to handle the majority of the workload. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.
Redman has been ruled inactive for Pittsburgh's game against Washington Sunday.|||||||
Redman has been limited by ankle problems. Jonathan Dwyer, who rushed for 122 yards in a win over Cincinnati last week, will make his second career start.
Redman caught four passes for 105 yards for the Steelers before injuring his right ankle in the third quarter and never returned Thursday against the Titans.|||||||
This is not good news considering starter Rashard Mendenhall also suffered an injury.
