Steelers Shut Down RB Competition

PITTSBURGH -- Jaylen Warren sprinted through open grass at Acrisure Stadium, past the helpless Buffalo Bills defense and into the endzone for a 63-yard touchdown. And with that run, he sparked a controversy in the Pittsburgh Steelers backfield.

But while some outside of the team see Warren's explosive play ability as an under-utilized and potentially game-changing part of the Steelers' offense, offensive coordinator Matt Canada is standing by 2021 first-round pick Najee Harris

"Najee's our one, there's no doubt about that," Canada said. "We're planning on Najee being Najee when we get to the regular season."

Canada added that the Steelers aren't ones to be stubborn and will keep an open mind about the distribution of carries between Warren and Harris, but they still anticipate big things from Harris, who's rushed for 2,234 yards and 14 touchdowns, with 115 receptions for 696 yards and six scores through the air as well over two seasons as a pro.

They Steelers believe in their deep stable of backs between Harris, Warren and emerging veteran Anthony McFarland. Warren was a valuable change of pace last season and has gradually earned a bigger role, so Canada and the coaching staff hope to keep him involved as well.

"Jaylen, he's a guy we look at last year on third down and all the things he did coming in as a rookie," Candad said. "And we'll continue to use all our weapons, but happy with the way he's performed through camp."

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