Required Reading: Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 8/22 Edition

Today's AFC North Required Reading includes the emergence of Bernard Pierce in the Baltimore Ravens' offensive backfield, whether or not Jonathan Fanene could return to the Cincinnati Bengals, a Cleveland Browns tight end on the bubble and a report that Mike Wallace will rejoin the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.

Baltimore Ravens

Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun says that the Baltimore Ravens' third-round draft pick, Bernard Pierce, is building a case as to why he should be the team's No. 2 running back.

The Ravens take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Thursday's Week 3 preseason contest. Bleacher Report's Kyle Casey gives us his list of rookies to watch in the game.

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer takes a quick look at the odds the Cincinnati Bengals sign defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene. The former Bengal joined the New England Patriots in free agency and was released by the team on Tuesday.

Bleacher Report's David Campbell grades the Cincinnati Bengals rookies based on what they've accomplished during training camp and the preseason.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot profiles Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore, who has found himself on the roster bubble just five days before the first round of cuts begins.

Mike Hoag, Jr. of Bleacher Report wonders whether quarterback Brandon Weeden or wide receiver Josh Gordon will make a bigger impact on the Browns offense this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Ralph N. Paulk of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Chris Rainey passed his concussion tests, which he took after a big helmet-to-helmet collision in the first quarter of last week's preseason game against the Colts. However, the back did say he lost consciousness, prompting concerns about the team keeping him on the field.

It appears the Steelers' wait will finally be over this weekend when holdout wide receiver Mike Wallace is set to return to the team. He will sign his $2.7 million first-round tender and start practicing. His holdout has been the longest in Steelers history.

Bleacher Report's Chris G. gives us five questions the Steelers must answer before their first game of the regular season.

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