Steelers Considering Making Jaylen Warren The Lead Back?
2 years agoPittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Jaylen Warren has run hard and successfully in his limited opportunities behind Najee Harris in his first NFL season. Harris maintains that he's healthy after dealing with two foot injuries earlier this year, but with Warren continually impressing, head coach Mike Tomlin said the coaching staff is considering giving him more touches. "He's a quality back that's made some plays," Tomlin said. "We'll keep giving him an opportunity to do so and maybe he'll write that script." Harris isn't going to be benched in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints, but Warren is going to continue taking more touches away from him unless he steps it up. Harris is averaging just 3.3 yards per carry on 108 attempts in 2022, while Warren has averaged 5.3 yards per tote on 29 attempts. If you have Harris rostered, it's time to handcuff him with Warren if you haven't already done so.
Source: SI.com - Stephen Thompson
Source: SI.com - Stephen Thompson