The chances of Ryan Shazier playing this Sunday appear to be very good. The rookie linebacker returned to full participation in practice today after being limited yesterday.

NT Steve McLendon (shoulder) and OT Marcus Gilbert (concussion) were both out again today. DE Brett Keisel (not injury related) and S Troy Polamalu (not injury related) were given vet days again today.

CB Ike Taylor (forearm) and S Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) were limited again. It would seem that the arrow is pointing down for Thomas’ return to game action this week.