Wed 7/6/11 11:01 AM

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirms that free agent Ike Taylor will be the Steelers' top priority once the lockout is lifted. No surprise there. Despite Taylor's recent comments to the contrary, the interest is mutual. The nine-year veteran's preference is to return to Pittsburgh, but he wants to ensure that the Steelers are willing to pay the market rate. If Taylor escapes, the Steelers could be interested in Carlos Rogers or Chris Carr.