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Steelers add running back Wendell Smallwood, but why?

Wendell Smallwood #34 of the Washington Redskins (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are suddenly very deep at the running back position. Did it make sense to add Wendell Smallwood to the group?

After the departure of Le’Veon Bell, the Steelers have since felt the effects of losing the All-Pro running back. However, not exactly for the reasons you might think.

In his first year as a starter in 2018, James Conner proved to be a very capable player taking over for Bell. The former Pitt standout averaged 4.5 yards per carry and an impressive 9.