It looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers have big plans for former NC State H-Back Jaylen Samuels in Year 2.
Samuels’ role comes as James Conner has apparently been handled with kid gloves in an effort to keep him healthy and fresh. Per Kaboly, Samuels has been OC Randy Fichtner’s “Christmas toy that he didn’t learn to play with until the following year.” Kaboly reports Samuels has been used both as the backup running back and an offensive weapon who can “can line up just about everywhere.” Regardless of Conner’s usage, Samuels is sounding like someone who could have standalone fantasy value in PPR leagues.