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‘Consistently Playing To Expectations’: Beat Writer Highlights ‘Overlooked’ Steelers Playmaker

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a number of moves in the offseason to beef up their offense under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. So far though, it’s a holdover on that side of the football who has been the Steelers’ best…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:15 PM
‘Consistently Playing To Expectations’: Beat Writer Highlights ‘Overlooked’ Steelers Playmaker
Key Things to Know
  • Beat writer Mike DeFabo named Jaylen Warren as the Pittsburgh Steelers' most overlooked player consistently meeting expectations.
  • Jaylen Warren rushed for a combined 220 yards over his last two games for Pittsburgh.
  • Warren took over primary backfield duties after free-agent signing Rico Dowdle suffered an injury in Week 2.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Beat writer Mike DeFabo of The Athletic highlighted Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren as the team's most overlooked player who consistently meets expectations. Operating under head coach Mike McCarthy, Warren has served as the offense's primary driving force through four games, compiling 220 rushing yards across his last two appearances.

Warren took on lead back duties after Rico Dowdle sustained an injury in Week 2. Steelers Depot reports Warren has forced 20 missed tackles this season, while DeFabo noted Warren ranks among league running back leaders in yards per carry, yards after contact, and receiving yards.

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