Veteran running back Kalen Ballage, signed as a free agent this offseason, had a solid outing for the Pittsburgh Steelers during their first preseason game. Unfortunately for him, he left that contest with an injury, and it caused him to sit out the next game. He was able to return in time for Saturday night’s third preseason contest, however, and with the added bonus of Benny Snell remaining sidelined instead.
That gave him the opportunity to serve as the third back in the game, behind Najee Harris and Anthony McFarland, and he certainly strengthened his case to receive a spot on the 53-man roster—whether the Steelers carry four halfbacks, or even three.