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The Steelers are proceeding with the assumption that running back Rashard Mendenhall wonÂ’t be ready for the start of the 2012 regular season. Mendenhall, who has led the Steelers in rushing the last three seasons, tore the ACL in his right knee Jan. 1 in Cleveland.
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