The Pittsburgh Steelers' struggles in their secondary have been well documented. Whether it be the mental lapses of Cortez Allen, the infusion of unknown talent like Brice McCain and Antwon Blake or injuries that have set the secondary back a few paces through the first nine games of the 2014 season.

Have no fear, help could be on it's way in the form of Ike Taylor.

After suffering a gruesome broken forearm in the Steelers' win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, the veteran cornerback has been relegated to part-time coach/cheerleader on the sideline. Nonetheless, Taylor has been working his way back into shape, as well as to game speed, by working out with the team in a limited capacity the past few weeks.

"I feel like I'm close," Taylor told Scott Brown of ESPN.com. "I feel I can go out there right now, but from the doctor's perspective, don't even rush yourself, don't even be stupid."

Those doctors ultimately will be the deciding factor of Taylor's return to the Steelers' defense and, even though close, there's still healing that needs to be done.

"The doctor likes what he's seeing," "As soon as he clears me, I'm right back on the field. Until then, we're going to keep that light on yellow."

Even with the sudden resurgence on the defensive side of the football, the team could use Taylor back in the lineup. The Steelers are currently ranked 20th in the NFL against the pass, giving up 252.2 yards per game - a number that could improve with Taylor's return.

When Taylor returns is still unknown, but when he does make his way back into the lineup, it will give the team flexibility at a position where they've had none since Allen's misfortunes cost him nearly all of his playing time.

With two games before the bye-week remaining, Taylor might be cleared to play against the New Orleans Saints at Heinz Field the week after the bye, and his return will be a welcome sight.