Ex-NFL running back Stephens-Howling joins Robert Morris

PITTSBURGH (AP) Former NFL running back LaRod Stephens-Howling has joined the coaching staff at Robert Morris. The school said Thursday he will serve as

PITTSBURGH (AP) Former NFL running back LaRod Stephens-Howling has joined the coaching staff at Robert Morris.

The school said Thursday he will serve as running backs coach. Stephens-Howling worked as a volunteer assistant for the Football Championship Subdivision program last spring before spending time as a graduate assistant at Pitt, his alma mater.

Stephens-Howling played with the Panthers from 2005-08 then was taken in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft by Arizona. Stephens-Howling played four seasons for the Cardinals, splitting time between running back and kick return specialist.

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He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013 but tore the ACL in his right knee in the opener against Tennessee and retired.

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