With star second-year running back Najee Harris sideline in recent days due to a foot injury suffered during an 11-on-11 team session late last week, an opportunity for additional reps and chances to show the coaching staff what they’re made of has been presented to a young, inexperienced group of running backs behind the workhorse Harris.
So far, guys like Benny Snell Jr., Anthony McFarland, Jaylen Warren and Mataeo Durant have stepped up and seized upon those opportunities in training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, as has recent signee Master Teague III. Though the depth behind Harris is a bit concerning, considering his importance to the Steelers’ success and the heavy workload he handles, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t seem too worried ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium at 7 p.