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Ike Taylor Injury: Updates on Steelers CB's Shoulder, Knee and Return

Adam WellsJan 3, 2015

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be at a disadvantage in the secondary as Ike Taylor is out for their Wild Card Game against the Baltimore Ravens. 

According to Bob Labriola of Steelers.com, Taylor was listed among the Steelers' seven inactives list before kickoff:

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Even though Taylor hasn't played since December 7 against Cincinnati due to shoulder and forearm problems, his absence against the Ravens is a surprise. The veteran cornerback was listed as probable on the Steelers' official website and was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. 

As noted by Jim Corbett of USA Today, this could mark the end of Taylor's tenure as a member of the Steelers organization at Heinz Field:

Without Taylor, the Steelers' thin secondary figures to be tested early and often against a Baltimore offense that can throw it down field with Steve Smith Sr. and Torrey Smith

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