Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted rookie RB Jaylen Warren could see more touches for struggling Steelers offense.

Head coach Mike Tomlin was asked directly on Tuesday if he would consider moving Warren to a featured role in the offense. Tomlin was evasive, as usual, but didn’t discount the possibility.

“You know he’s a quality back that’s made some plays,” Tomlin said of Warren. “We’ll keep giving him an opportunity to do so, and maybe he’ll write that script.”

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris. Photo courtsey of USA Today Sports

Steelers starting RB Najee Harris has struggled to open the season. He has 361 yards rushing and one touchdown on 108 carries through eight games. Harris is averaging 45.1 rush yards per game and 3.3 yards per carry, the fewest YPC among 41 players with 70-plus carries in 2022. Meanwhile, Warren, who has earned a more prominent third-down role in recent weeks, is averaging 5.3 yards per carry on 29 carries.

Harris dealt with a Lisfranc injury during training camp. And while he hasn’t missed action, the injury has slowed him down this season.

The 2-6 Pittsburgh Steelers go up against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, who rank 19th against the run.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren. Photo courtsey of Abigail/Pittsburgh Steelers

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