Entering his third training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers and first-ever at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, third-year running back Anthony McFarland found himself staring down what likely was his final chance to show something to the decision makers within the Steelers’ front office and coaching staff.
After a rather disappointing rookie season in 2020 and then a lost season in 2021 due to an MCL injury and then issues with COVID, McFarland faced an uphill climb to try and carve out a role in the Steelers’ backfield behind star running back Najee Harris. So far in training camp though, McFarland has answered the bell, coming out swinging within the backup running back competition with the likes of undrafted free agents Mataeo Durant and Jaylen Warren.