After weeks of speculation regarding what may have led to Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year running back Anthony McFarland landing on injured reserve to start the season, the young running back revealed the true cause Friday during his first media availability since landing on IR.
According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, McFarland revealed that a torn MCL caused him to land on injured reserve, resulting in him missing the first five games of the season while the Steelers rolled with Kalen Ballage and Benny Snell Jr. behind rookie running back Najee Harris.
Steelers RB Anthony McFarland said a torn MCL put him on IR to start the season – said it happened in practice and was partially re-aggravating a college injury.