Rashard Mendenhall Pittsburgh Steelers Footballs
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Rashard Mendenhall is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was drafted by the Steelers 23rd overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.
Mendenhall was drafted 23rd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
On July 25, 2008, Mendenhall agreed to a five-year contract worth US $12.55 million with the Steelers,
of which $7.125 million is guaranteed.
He was expected to be a compliment to Pro-Bowl running back Willie Parker, in addition to returning kicks.
Mendenhall suffered a shoulder injury in week 4 and was placed on injured reserved for the remainder of the season.
Mendenhall's injured shoulder healed without surgery and he is expected to be ready for 2009 training camp.
