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The Pittsburgh Steelers figure to lean heavily on the ground game under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in 2024. They might be shorthanded in the remaining lead-up to the regular season, however, after veteran Jaylen Warren left Saturday’s preseason game with a hamstring injury.
The injury is expected to sideline Warren for several weeks, putting his status for Week 1 in jeopardy, according to NFL Media.
The 25-year-old Warren, who has split carries with starting running back Najee Harris since last season, caught a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills. He walked off the field under his own power, but quickly ruled doubtful to return in the Week 2 preseason contest, which the Bills won 9-3.
Warren had logged three touches up to that point, gaining 14 yards as a receiver. Harris was also active for the game out of the backfield, while veteran reserves…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-08-18 23:50:30
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