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          Marcus Gilbert, Steve McLendon on track to return for Steelers

          • Scott Brown, ESPN Pittsburgh Steelers reporterOct 30, 2014, 04:45 PM ET
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            • Covered Steelers for six years for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
            • Author of five books, including "Heaven Sent: The Heather Miller Story," which highlights the friendship a young girl with cancer developed with several Steelers players
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          PITTSBURGH -- Steelers right tackle Marcus Gilbert and nose tackle Steve McLendon remain on track to play Sunday night against the visiting Baltimore Ravens.

          Each practiced again on Thursday as Gilbert makes his way from a concussion that kept him out of the Steelers’ 51-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts and McLendon returns from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him for the last two games.

          Safety Shamarko Thomas also practiced fully for the second consecutive day, and he is expected to play Sunday after missing the last three games because of a hamstring injury. Safety Ross Ventrone (hamstring) did not practice and he won’t play against the Ravens.

          Starting free safety Mike Mitchell (groin) and cornerback Ike Taylor (forearm) were limited in drills. Strong safety Troy Polamalu and defensive end Brett Keisel were each given practice off for the second consecutive day.

          In a note not related to injuries, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been voted the FedEx Air Player of the Week after throwing for 522 yards and six touchdowns last Sunday against the Colts.