The running back battle isn’t over. Far from it. But the focus this year has been on the rookies, especially Jaylen Warren. Rightfully so, he’s had his moments, while fellow UDFA Mataeo Durant flashed Monday, earning plenty of Twitter-buzz. But the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third running back to make the 53 might someone who’s been easily discounted throughout the offseason. Anthony McFarland.
It was easy to be pessimistic about McFarland’s chances heading into the summer. His first two years ranged from uneventful to unavailable. Hurt late last summer, he missed the first half of the season and never caught the moving train, one running full speed ahead with Najee Harris as its conductor.