Traditionally, the Pittsburgh Steelers have used a workhorse back. A lone leader, someone soaking up all the carries and snaps. Not this year. With two talented players in Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, each bringing their own unique skillset, the Steelers reportedly plan to lean on both players in today’s opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the two will split carries this afternoon.
“Of course, Najee Harris is going to be the starter, gonna get first- and second-down snaps. Jaylen Warren, third-down snaps,” Rapoport said via NFL.com’s Jeremy Bergman.