As more and more guys go down with injuries early in training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, that’s opening doors of opportunities up for backups and other young players vying for a spot on the 53-man roster or the practice squad for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2022 season.
One such player who is taking advantage of an opportunity created by an injury to star running back Najee Harris is fourth-year running back Benny Snell, who earned some praise from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin Thursday following practice.
Asked by a reporter following practice about what he’s seen in Snell’s growth, Tomlin praised the veteran running back’s conditioning in being able to take first-team reps for the Steelers, while also being able to maintain his responsibilities as a key special teams player for the black and gold.