The Pittsburgh Steelers have what may be an increasingly open competition at running back this offseason, at least as it concerns the backup positions behind Najee Harris. Fourth-year Benny Snell Jr. may still have the inside track to a roster spot, but others are gaining ground and making it a conversation.
Anthony McFarland Jr. is another incumbent but is fighting for a roster spot as well, and he provided a strong opening statement for himself in the team’s Saturday night preseason debut, rushing for 56 yards and just seven carries, including a 24-yard run, the only explosive run by a running back on the night (wide receiver Steven Sims had a 38-yard run as well).