Fichtner: Jaylen Samuels ‘No Doubt’ Has Earned Role In Offense When Conner Returns

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get running back James Conner back on the field for their final game of the season, an absolute must-win if their goal is to reach the playoffs. the second-year player has missed the past three games with a high ankle sprain, and the Steelers have lost two of those contests, including one to the Oakland Raiders.

Starting in his place has been Jaylen Samuels the rookie out of North Carolina State drafted in the fifth round this year. He had a big game in a win against the New England Patriots, but left something to be desired in each. Even in New England, his pass protection led to two sacks in a three-play sequence. He allowed another sack on Sunday…