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Steelers CB Ike Taylor misses second consecutive practice

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor did not practice for the second day in a row, adding more questions to his availability for Sunday.

Taylor did not play in the fourth quarter last Sunday in Cincinnati because of a knee contusion. He is questionable to play against the Atlanta Falcons because of shoulder and forearm injuries.

If Taylor does not play against the Falcons, William Gay and Brice McCain will start at cornerback, with Antwon Blake serving as the Steelers’ nickel back.

Gay practiced Thursday after missing drills Wednesday because of a quadriceps injury. Outside linebacker James Harrison, who did not play against the Bengals because of a knee injury, practiced on a limited basis.

Right tackle Marcus Gilbert practiced for the second day in a row, keeping the fourth-year veteran on track to play Sunday in Atlanta. Gilbert has missed the last two games because of ankle and knee injuries.

Center Maurkice Pouncey surfaced on the Steelers’ injury report as he was limited in drills because of an ankle injury.

In other Steelers news, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and running back Le’Veon Bell were voted the NFL FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Week, respectively.