Steelers expect to get RB Mendenhall back for Jaguars

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The Pittsburgh Steelers expect to have running back Rashard Mendenhall back in the lineup for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Mendenhall, who missed last week's game with a hamstring injury, was back at practice Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Isaac Redman, who made his first career start last Sunday, said he expects Mendenhall to start against Jacksonville. Mewelde Moore is likely to miss a second straight game because of a high ankle sprain, leaving Redman and Mendenhall to split carries.

Mendenhall has gone over the 1,000-yard rushing mark in each of the past two seasons, but is off to a slow start this year, averaging just 3.0 yards a carry.