What happened: Pittsburgh has expanded its use of heavy jumbo personnel groupings to make fifth-year running back Jaylen Warren the centerpiece of its offense, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Even with Rico Dowdle back in the offensive mix, the coaching staff has prioritized keeping both backs involved while leaning on Warren's effectiveness as both a runner and receiver.
NFL·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 08:35 AM ET
Steelers lean on jumbo packages to feature RB Jaylen Warren
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