Steelers Depot · May 24, 2024
Kozora: Explaining Why Pittsburgh Is Stockpiling Veteran Running Backs
Jonathan WardOver the past week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed two veteran running backs. First, Jonathan Ward inked a deal with the team Tuesday following a rookie minicamp try out. On Thursday, the team brought aboard La’mical Perine after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs.
What gives? Why add two experienced runners over the span of a week? It might be easy to throw on a tin foil hat and wonder if this has something to do with Najee Harris. I’ve already received a couple questions about it. But the most likely answer is far more boring, though still important.
