The Pittsburgh Steelers will give Jonathan Dwyer more carries following his impressive running in Week 1 against the Broncos.

Dwyer ran nine times for 43 yards, a 4.8-yard average per carry and one touchdown that was overruled by replay in the 31-19 loss at Denver.

"I thought Jonathan Dwyer provided a spark play and represented himself well and will probably get an increased opportunity because of it," coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.

Isaac Redman started at running back, carrying 11 times for just 20 yards.

Rashard Mendenhall continues to get closer to returning from a torn ACL and MCL.