Isaac Redman rushed for 92 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown filling in for Rashard Mendenhall in Week 17 against the Browns. The severity of Mendenhall's injury is not yet known. Redman made a case for an expanded role in the playoffs with his effort this week, but he's nothing more than a situational, short-yard running back.

Isaac Redman rushed for 22 yards on four carries and caught a two-yard pass as the Steelers downed the Jaguars in Week 6. Even with the Steelers leading all game and taking the air out of the ball in the second half, Redman was a non-factor in terms of touches. Consider "Red Zone Ike" nothing more than a handcuff to Rashard Mendenhall going forward.

Coach Mike Tomlin said he was "pleased but not surprised" by Isaac Redman's performance in last week's win over the Titans. Redman dealt with cramps, managed just 3.3 yards per carry and was generally outplayed by Jonathan Dwyer in his spot start. But he graded out well picking up the blitz and got what was blocked. Rashard Mendenhall's exact role for Week 6 is uncertain, so it's worth holding onto Redman a little longer. The Steelers remain high on him.

Isaac Redman rushed 15 times for 49 yards and caught three passes for 12 more yards in the Steelers' Week 5 win. He can at least get what's blocked. Redman suffered a painful leg cramp in the third quarter, and Jonathan Dwyer finished out the game at tailback. The injury is not believed to be serious, but the Steelers didn't need to risk it with a sizable lead. Rashard Mendenhall looked relatively healthy on the sidelines and Redman didn't do anything to pass him on the depth chart, so we may not know Pittsburgh's Week 6 feature back until later next week.

Isaac Redman left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with a left leg cramp. The good news is Redman didn't appear to have his leg fallen on at the end of an eight-yard run. He has 15 rushes for 49 yards and 12 receiving yards on the day. Jonathan Dwyer had an explosive 76-yard run and has outplayed Redman for most of the game.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirms that Isaac Redman will start Sunday's game against the Titans.

The Steelers are preparing Isaac Redman as if he's going to start against the Titans Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although the Steelers are not ruling out Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) yet, all signs point toward Redman carrying the load. And with Mewelde Moore (ankle) already ruled out, Redman could be looking at 20-25 touches including the goal-line work. Redman has averaged a hefty 4.8 yards per carry on 74 career rushes.

The Beaver County Times expects Isaac Redman to start for the Steelers against the Titans in Week 5. Beat writer Mike Bires believes both Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) and Mewelde Moore (high ankle sprain) will sit out this week, turning Redman into a three-down back. In limited action, Redman has been a more decisive runner than Mendenhall this year, averaging 4.9 YPC and 9.0 yards per reception. Tennessee allows the 18th-most fantasy points to opposing backs.

Steelers backup RB Isaac Redman has been told that his snaps will increase this season. Redman is expected to handle one series per half, some third downs, and short-yardage duties everywhere but the goal-line. The Steelers coaches are rewarding him for his continued improvement, but this isn't a major concern for Rashard Mendenhall owners.

Isaac Redman "could handle the job if [Rashard Mendenhall] were injured," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Redman is an annual camp darling that appears to have turned a corner. He's not a bad handcuff for Mendenhall, who has accumulated 566 carries over the last two seasons. "Redman is a brute, a big, tough runner who can block, catch, shed tackles and take punishment," raves the Post-Gazette.