Arizona Cardinals
Rashard Mendenhall - #28 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/19/1987 |
| Birthplace | Skokie, IL |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 23rd pick by Steelers |
Steelers might have to act on Harrison
As far as I am concerned, James Harrison can rip Roger Goodell all he wants. But calling out his teammates? That's bad business.
Mendenhall loses Champion apparel endorsement
The Champion sports apparel company dropped Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall as one of its endorsers after his controversial tweets following the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Mendenhall responds to Twitter controversy
Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall responded to critics on his blog Wednesday, a day after he created controversy with his Tweets on Osama bin Laden.
Mendenhall's tweets draw response from Steelers
Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall's controversial tweets after the death of Osama bin Laden drew a response from Steelers president Art Rooney II on Tuesday, with Rooney noting he had not spoken to Mendenhall and could not thus "explain or ...
Packers-Steelers matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW breaks down the matchup between Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall and the Packers' linebackers in the third of six Super Bowl matchups.
Insider: Steelers' toughness in run game key
An NFL insider says that the Steelers' ability to both run the ball and stop the run effectively is a big reason why they fared so well this season.
Led by Big Ben and Mendenhall, Steelers taking care of ball
One factor that doesn't hurt the Steelers' offense, even if should it sputter like it has somewhat recently, with only two TDs in the last three games: QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Rashard Mendenhall are taking good care of ...
Durability helps Mendenhall come into his own
Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall's reliability has helped him develop his own unique style of play.
Patriots-Steelers matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 10 game between the Patriots and Steelers: Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall vs. Patriots' front seven
Steelers preserve 27-21 win over Bengals
Mike Wallace caught a 39-yard TD pass from Antwaan Randle El off a trick play Monday night, and Pittsburgh turned a fumble, a blocked punt and an interception into points before barely holding on for a 27-21 victory over Cincinnati.
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.
Armed and ready in Pittsburgh
With their big gun Ben Roethlisberger returning to action next Sunday, the Steelers have dodged a big-time bullet and remain heavyweight Super Bowl contenders of the highest order.
Mendenhall more than holding his own with Big Ben out
Even though defenses knew exactly who would be getting the ball with QB Ben Roethlisberger suspended, Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall has gotten the job done through four weeks.
Steelers' defense, Mendenhall's burst differences vs. Falcons
It's only one win, but the Steelers' 15-9 victory over Atlanta is loaded with positive indicators for a team without QB Ben Roethlisberger for three more games.
Mendenhall's OT run leads Steelers past Falcons 15-9
Rashard Mendenhall ran 50 yards for a touchdown 2:35 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a shaky start by replacement quarterback Dennis Dixon and a missed field goal attempt late in regulation to beat the Atlanta Falcons 15-9 ...
Mendenhall's potential intrigues fantasy owners
Experience and circumstance could lead to a productive season for Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall, PFW's Mike Wilkening writes.
PLAYER NEWS
The Arizona Cardinals addressed one of their significant needs on Wednesday by reaching agreement on a one-year contract with Mendenhall.|||||||
Mendenhall played four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where his offensive coordinator for much of that time was new Arizona head coach Bruce Arians. Mendenhall had a difficult 2012 season after tearing an ACL in 2011. Last year, he rushed for just 182 yards in 52 carries. Mendenhall rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
Mendenhall returned to action, rushing 11 times for 50 yards in the Steelers' loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.|||||||
It was his first action since November.
Mendenhall is active Sunday against the Bengals.|||||||
Mendenhall was suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made Rashard Mendenhall inactive for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers, the second straight week the running back has been scratched.|||||||
Mendenhall hasn't played since fumbling in a loss to Cleveland on Nov. 25. Jonathan Dwyer will make his second straight start at running back, with Isaac Redman the first one off the bench.
Mendenhall was inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore.|||||||
Mendenhall wasn't listed on the injury report so it was like a result of his two fumbles on four carries last week against Cleveland.
