Jonathan Dwyer (quad) is practicing fully in Week 10. Coach Mike Tomlin said he will ride the hot hand in Monday night's game versus the Chiefs. Beat writers suspect Isaac Redman will start, though game momentum will likely determine the workloads of both backs. Dwyer is a mere flex option for Week 10.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Jonathan Dwyer (quad) should return for Monday's game against the Chiefs.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) are officially inactive for Week 9 against the Giants.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') are both listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Giants. Mendenhall got in limited practice work this week and is tentatively expected to return in Week 10. Dwyer missed Friday's practice after his quad didn't cooperate, and Isaac Redman will replace him as Pittsburgh's Week 9 starter. Redman is worth a look as a flex play against the Giants. Although Redman lacks big-play ability, he can score at the goal line and plays on passing downs.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) was downgraded to a missed practice on Friday after participating on a limited basis Thursday. Coach Mike Tomlin rarely gives the green light to players who sit out on Fridays. Even if Dwyer manages to suit up in a big game versus the Giants, Isaac Redman is now expected to draw the start and handle the majority of the workload. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) is unsure if he will start versus the Giants on Sunday. Dwyer returned to a limited practice Thursday, but Isaac Redman still handled the majority of the first-team reps. Even if the Steelers opt to go with Dwyer's hot hand, it's an indication that Redman will be heavily involved. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) is not expected to play this week.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. Dwyer told reporters after practice that he expects to play versus the Giants. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) was also limited Thursday, though beat writers remain skeptical that he will suit up. We could be looking at a timeshare between Dywer and Isaac Redman.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) was held out of Wednesday's practice, as expected. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) was limited, while Isaac Redman (ankle) was full. The Steelers announced Tuesday Dwyer would sit out this afternoon before tentatively returning on Thursday. Coach Mike Tomlin has yet to confirm as such, but the Pittsburgh media expects Dwyer to start against the Giants if he can give it a go. Coming off back-to-back 100-yard efforts, he's shaping up as an intriguing RB2/flex option.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes Jonathan Dwyer will start Week 9 versus the Giants if his quad injury allows it. Coach Mike Tomlin refused to commit to Dwyer as the starter, but this is shaping up as the consensus among beat writers. Although Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) is returning to individual drills Wednesday, there's skepticism that he will be ready for Sunday. Dwyer is tentatively expected to sit out Wednesday's practice and return on Thursday.

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) will be held out of Wednesday's practice.