Required Reading: Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 8/28 Edition

Today's AFC North Required Reading includes another Bengals starter who could be lost for the season, an update on the Ravens' backup running back battle, whether Brandon Weeden should be cause for concern in Cleveland and an addition to the Steelers' roster.

Baltimore Ravens

Matt Zenitz of the Carroll County Times reports that the Baltimore Ravens may use both Bobby Rainey and Bernard Pierce as running back Ray Rice's backups this year, considering how impressive they've both been in the preseason.

Bleacher Report's Kyle Casey contends that Ravens linebacker Sergio Kindle is presently at the lowest point in his career and details just how he got there.

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that starting center Kyle Cook recently visited a foot specialist after suffering an injury in last week's game against the Green Bay Packers. The team is bringing Jeff Faine for a tryout, which could indicate Cook will be out for some time.

Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com thinks that Cook's injury may have him out for the entire season. 

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns' offensive line knows they have work to do to prepare for the regular season and they know what mistakes they need to correct, reports Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal.

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller examines whether it's time for Browns fans to be worried about quarterback Brandon Weeden.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers picked up a running back on Monday—DuJuan Harris, who was recently cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Chris G. of Bleacher Report looks at Steelers players who could find themselves benched by the time the season is up.

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