As training camp came to a close, the battle for Pittsburgh’s RB3 job behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren was decided. RB Anthony McFarland Jr. ran away from the rest of the competition as he was head-and-heels better than the other backs early on in training camp as well as in preseason action, showing off his open-field speed as well as his pass catching ability and improved toughness at running through contact. Still, McFarland hit a snag when he went on IR after the first week, suffering a knee injury that has sidelined him the last four games.
‘He’s A Different Dimension To Our Running Back Room’: Canada Sees Anthony McFarland Jr. Contributing Upon Return
