Thursday Practice Report: Latest on Kemoeatu, Mendenhall & Dixon

Thursday's Notes

*Starting left guard Chris Kemoeatu missed practice today with a foot sprain. Kemoeatu is optimistic that he will practice on Friday and play on Sunday.

If Kemoeatu is out, Doug Legursky not Ramon Foster may start at left guard. As things stand right now, Foster will be inactive on Sunday with Legursky and right tackle Jonathan Scott being active.

Legursky would be the primary backup at guard and center, while Scott would be the primary backup at tackle and long snapper.

*Earlier this summer Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians gave 3rd year running back Rashard Mendenhall high praise, calling him a Marshall Faulk, Edgerrin James type of back who can do everything. Not only will Mendenhall be the Steelers every down back, he will remain the Steelers goal line back.