Steelers Have Most Overlooked RB Room in NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the 2026 season with attention focused elsewhere—new head coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Aaron Rodgers back under center, and receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. But one area drawing less buzz may be their running back duo, Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren. The article argues the pair could become Pittsburgh’s most productive backfield, with Warren poised to improve on a 1,200+ yard season while Dowdle maintains power between the tackles. It cites complementarity in pass protection and after-contact gains, and notes Dowdle’s 1,079 rushing yards in 2024 followed by 1,076 in 2025, suggesting another 200+ carry workload, while Warren’s role could shift toward more receptions.