ANTHONY MCFARLAND NEWS

Let go from Miami's taxi squad McFarland was released from the Dolphins' practice squad Thursday.

Impact After he was unsuccessful in making the Dolphins' 53-man roster Tuesday, McFarland opted to return to Miami's practice squad one day later. It appears his services are no longer needed, however, and the 2020 fourth-round pick out of Maryland will now explore his next options. McFarland appeared in three regular-season games for the Steelers in 2023, during which he caught two passes for 11 yards.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Miami McFarland signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The fifth-year wide receiver out of Maryland failed to make the Dolphins' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he's been brought back as a practice squad player. McFarland appeared in three games for the Steelers in 2023, catching both of his targets for 11 yards while playing just six offensive snaps.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Released by the Dolphins McFarland was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday.

Impact Despite signing with the Dolphins just over a week ago, McFarland found himself on the outside of the 53-man roster Tuesday during final cuts. The running back was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he appeared in 17 games over his four seasons with Pittsburgh. McFarland had an uphill battle for securing a roster spot within the Dolphins crowded running back room, and he'll now look for another opportunity elsewhere in 2024.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Released by the Dolphins McFarland was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday.

Impact Despite signing with the Dolphins just over a week ago, McFarland found himself on the outside of the 53-man roster Tuesday during final cuts. The running back was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he appeared in 17 games over his four seasons with Pittsburgh. McFarland had an uphill battle for securing a roster spot within the Dolphins crowded running back room, and he'll now look for another opportunity elsewhere in 2024.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new opportunity McFarland signed a contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McFarland was last seen with the Brahmas of the UFL after his contract with the Steelers expired earlier in the spring. The Maryland product had seen limited work with Pittsburgh in each of the past three seasons and will now have a new opportunity in Miami. His addition comes as fellow running back Chris Brooks was placed in concussion protocols.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back on Pittsburgh's practice squad McFarland signed to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact McFarland was waived by Pittsburgh on Thursday and ultimately went unclaimed. He has primarily been a member of the practice squad this season, but the 24-year-old has suited up three times to serve as a returner.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Release RB Anthony McFarland The Pittsburgh Steelers are creating a roster spot by releasing running back Anthony McFarland.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Full practice Wednesday McFarland (knee) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.

Impact McFarland was designated to return from injured reserve Monday and he now appears to be nearing a return to the field. The running back last appeared in a game Week 1 versus the 49ers.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice McFarland (knee) returned to practice Monday.

Impact McFarland went to Pittsburgh's injured reserve list with a knee injury after a Week 1 loss versus San Francisco, but it now seems he could return as early as Week 7 at the Rams. The Steelers now have a 21-day window to activate him, or he'll be relegated to IR for the remainder of the year.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Place Anthony McFarland on IR The Pittsburgh Steelers shut down their starting kick returner for at least four games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How his father's prayer and resilient spirit fuels Steelers RB Anthony McFarland Jr. As he fights for a Steelers roster spot, McFarland draws inspiration from his dad’s perseverance following a life-threatening accident.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Anthony McFarland Holds Upper Hand in Steelers RB Battle The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for an RB3, and the veteran is the favorite.

JUNE 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Anthony McFarland Holds Upper Hand in Steelers RB Battle The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for an RB3, and the veteran is the favorite.

JUNE 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sticks with Pittsburgh The Steelers signed McFarland to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact McFarland spent the first two seasons of his career on Pittsburgh's active roster, but he moved down to the practice squad for the start of the 2022 campaign after getting waived in late August. The 2020 fourth-round pick was elevated when rookie Jaylen Warren was inactive with a hamstring injury Week 12, recording six carries for 30 yards as well as two receptions for 11 yards during this lone appearance in 2022. McFarland's experience with the team should keep him in contention for a backup running back role heading into the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Sign Anthony McFarland, Two Others to Future Contracts The Pittsburgh Steelers add three more Reserve/Futures Contracts.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to practice squad McFarland reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact McFarland was elevated for the first time this season with rookie Jaylen Warren (hamstring) ruled out ahead of Monday's win against the Colts. As a result, the third-year running back played 21 offensive snaps behind Benny Snell (28) and ahead of Najee Harris (20), who was forced out early with an abdomen injury. As a result, McFarland wound up recording six carries for 30 rushing yards and two receptions (on two targets) for 11 more yards in his 2022 debut. With the statuses of Harris and Warren now up in the air, McFarland could once again play a prominent role if these two are sidelined versus Atlanta on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 41 yards from scrimmage McFarland rushed six times for 30 yards while securing both of his targets for 11 yards during the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Colts on Monday.

Impact McFarland was elevated from Pittsburgh's practice squad ahead of Monday night's matchup since Jaylen Warren (hamstring) was unavailable. The team found ways to get McFarland on the field early in the game, and he saw increased work after Najee Harris (abdomen) exited the matchup in the second quarter. McFarland played 30 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps but isn't guaranteed to be on the active roster if Harris and Warren are healthy going forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad McFarland was elevated from the team's practice squad Monday.

Impact McFarland will get a chance with the active roster Monday against the Colts with Jaylen Warren (hamstring) out. The former has been on the team's practice squad since Sept. 1 and he has yet to play a game this season. With Najee Harris handling the vast majority of snaps at running back and Benny Snell ahead of McFarland on the team's positional depth chart, it's unclear how big of a role he may have.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs team-high 56 rushing yards McFarland rushed seven times for 56 yards during the Steelers' 32-25 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday.

Impact McFarland made some big plays early in training camp and drew the start during Saturday's preseason opener since Najee Harris and Benny Snell (knee) didn't take the field. McFarland was on the field for 25 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps and led the team in rushing yards while also returning kicks. Snell, McFarland and Jaylen Warren are competing for backfield work behind Harris ahead of the regular season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE