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2026 NFL Free Agency: The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Deals So Far This Offseason

Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant joining the Bears and RB Rico Dowdle headed to Pittsburgh highlight 10 under-the-radar signings in free agen...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Deals So Far This Offseason

Steelers Newcomer Opens Up About Special Bond With Jaylen Warren New Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle open up about his special bond with fellow RB Jaylen Warren.

MARCH 13 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Team replaces Gainwell with Dowdle Warren is likely headed for a backfield timeshare in 2026, as Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports Friday that the team has signed Rico Dowdle to a two-year contrac...

Impact Warren worked in a backfield timeshare with Kenneth Gainwell in 2025, with the former turning 251 touches into 1,291 scrimmage yards in the regular season while the latter racked up 1,023 scrimmage yards on 187 touches. Gainwell signed a two-year, $14 million contract in free agency with the Buccaneers, while Pittsburgh has brought in Dowdle to replace him on a two-year, $12.25 million contract. Dowdle is coming off consecutive seasons with at least 1,076 rushing yards and runs with more power than Warren or Gainwell, but Warren's likely to see the majority of playing time in passing situations while possibly rotating with Dowdle on early downs.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

How Steelers signing Rico Dowdle changes Jaylen Warren's role for 2026 NFL season | Sporting News This is a cool addition in Pittsburgh.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS

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WATCH: Jaylen Warren's 2025 Highlights Watch Jaylen Warren's 2025 highlights

FEBRUARY 13 • STEELERS.COM

Ohio State hires Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator

Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

3 winners and 2 losers for Steelers after Mike McCarthy Hire Jaylen Warren and Pat Freiermuth are among the biggest winners for the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike McCarthy's hiring.

JANUARY 27 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

The Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They'll have to find a way out without Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after the team was eliminated from the playoffs with a 30-6 loss to Houston

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Just under 50 total yards Monday Warren rushed 12 times for 43 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans on Monday night.

Impact Warren doubled up backfield mate Kenneth Gainwell in carries while outgaining him by 23 rushing yards. Despite a modest night against the elite Texans defense, the versatile Warren finished the 2025 regular season having posted career highs in rush attempts (211), rushing yards (958) and rushing touchdowns (six) while adding a 40-333-2 line on 45 targets, 205 kickoff-return yards and one fumble that stayed with Pittsburgh across 16 games. Warren is under contract through the 2027 season and should once again play a prominent role in the ground attack next season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Could Add Another Slept-On RB PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have two running backs many across the NFL have been overlooking. They may be hoping both Jaylen Warre...

JANUARY 12 • SI.COM

Back to full participation Friday Warren (illness) practiced without limitations Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Warren missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, but his return to full participation Friday assuages any concerns about his availability for Monday's wild-card round home playoff game against the Texans. He's set to split backfield duties with Kenneth Gainwell against the stout Houston defense, which allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards to running backs in the regular season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Steelers get major update on star running back's illness Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was back at practice on Friday.

JANUARY 9 • PENNLIVE.COM

Misses practice Wednesday Warren (illness) didn't practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With a 'DNP' to start the practice week, Warren's status now merits monitoring in advance of Monday night's playoff opener against the Texans. The running back now has two more chances to practice before the Steelers assign game designations for the contest Saturday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

How the Steelers can survive a Houston defense built to dominate The Pittsburgh Steelers face a daunting Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans, where Jaylen Warren may be the only way to neutralize...

JANUARY 7 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers endured a roller coaster of a season to reach the playoffs. Now anything's possible

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn't dwelling on "what-ifs" after his team edged Baltimore to win the AFC North title for the first time in five years

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Leading rusher on 14 attempts Warren rushed 14 times for 66 yards while bringing in all five of his targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Ravens.

Impact Warren continued to pace Pittsburgh's backfield in carries and yardage while RB Kenneth Gainwell poached a short rushing TD while leading the team in receiving (8-64-0). The 26-year-old Warren handled his first season as the team's starter adequately, producing a career-best 211-958-6 rushing line across 16 regular-season starts. Warren and Gainwell figure to continue complementing each other in a tandem effort against Houston's vaunted defense next Monday for the wild-card round of the playoffs.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Warren's 15-yard run RB Jaylen Warren breaks four tackles for 15 yards into Ravens' territory

JANUARY 5 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Warren's 15-yard rush RB Jaylen Warren breaks through Ravens defense for a 15-yard pickup

JANUARY 5 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Warren's catch and run RB Jaylen Warren uses his speed to pick up 17 yards following a short pass from QB Aaron Rodgers

JANUARY 5 • STEELERS.COM

'I know who I am.' Steelers' Connor Heyward proving he's far more than Cam Heyward's little brother

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward is embracing his family's legacy

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Steelers' Jaylen Warren needs 108 yards to keep Pittsburgh streak alive | Sporting News This could be a tall task.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff fate tied to DK Metcalf's two-game suspension and a Detroit Lions fan

The Detroit Lions won't make the playoffs, but one of their fans has influenced the postseason picture

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited to 12 touches Warren rushed the ball 12 times for 64 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns.

Impact The Steelers' backfield usage remained consistent from the last few weeks, with Warren serving as the primary rusher but losing out on opportunities as a pass catcher. He managed to make the most of his opportunity with long rushes of 15 and 13 yards, and his 5.3 yards per attempt marked one of his more efficient performances of the season. However, given the split backfield in Pittsburgh, Warren is reliant on finding the end zone to have a strong fantasy performance. He has a good chance of recording double-digit carries in a win-or-go-home matchup with the Ravens in Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Browns

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t plan on changing his sleep schedule Saturday night, even though his Pittsburgh Steelers could wrap up a division title without playing

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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