Jaylen Warren - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Fantasy Football Depth Chart Battle: Jaylen Warren or Rico Dowdle? The Steelers have an even battle at running back, but a timeline may provide clarity on Mike McCarthy's expectations regarding Jaylen Warren...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

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2 DAYS AGO • STEELERS.COM

To share backfield with Dowdle Warren and Rico Dowdle are expected to have regular roles in the Steelers offense during the 2026 season, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Kenny Gainwell moving on to the Buccaneers in free agency, Warren is the top incumbent running back in Pittsburgh, but Dowdle has taken Gainwell's place. Dowdle's previous experience with new coach Mike McCarthy in Dallas could dampen Warren's early-down role somewhat, but according to Graziano, Warren should take on the bulk of the pass-catching work out of Pittsburgh's backfield, as evidenced by his 139 catches in 48 regular-season games over the last three campaigns. Overall, Warren handled a career-high 251 touches in 2025, while Dowdle is coming off back-to-back seasons with 274 (with the Cowboys) and 275 (in Carolina), so both should be busy on a weekly basis this fall.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Packers Make Another Trade, Reportedly Land RB Kaleb Johnson From Steelers

The Green Packers are acquiring running back Kaleb Johnson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Packers Make Another Trade, Reportedly Land RB Kaleb Johnson From Steelers

Fantasy Football Draft Debate: Rico Dowdle vs. Jaylen Warren Evaluating which Pittsburgh Steelers RB fantasy managers should draft between Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Splits with Dowdle in first half Friday Warren rushed five times for 17 yards in Friday's 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets.

Impact Warren was the first running back into the game for the Steelers but split carries with Rico Dowdle throughout the first half. The two running backs had similar stat lines, as Dowdle rushed five times for 18 yards and added a two-yard catch. Pittsburgh's entire offense struggled with Will Howard and Drew Allar at QB, but things should improve in the regular season with Aaron Rodgers under center. Warren and Dowdle appear poised for a near-even split barring injury or the emergence of a hot hand.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suited up Friday Warren is in uniform for Friday's preseason game against the Jets, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact After sitting out Pittsburgh's exhibition win over Green Bay last Thursday, both Warren and new backfield mate Rico Dowdle are suited up and appear set to get some valuable reps ahead of Week 1. Warren is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he racked up 1,291 yards from scrimmage and eight total TDs on 251 touches in 16 regular-season games.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

Doesn't play Thursday Warren did not play in the Steelers' 28-9 preseason win over the Packers on Thursday, Chris Harlan of Triblive.com reports.

Impact Both Warren and Rico Dowdle observed Thursday's game from the sidelines while depth backfield options Lew Nichols and Eli Heidenreich combined for 19 of the Steelers' 28 carries. Warren is listed ahead of Dowdle on the Steelers' first unofficial depth chart that was released Aug. 5, but the duo could see similar workloads in a balanced backfield, per Brian Batko of the team's official site.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Disappointing Preseason Opener Could Mean Trouble for Steelers RB Behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, little has been clear regarding how the Pittsburgh Steelers' running back room is going to shape up he...

AUGUST 14 • SI.COM

Rookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener

Rookie Drew Allar threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener for both teams

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Listed ahead of Dowdle Warren is listed ahead of free-agent addition Rico Dowdle on the Steelers' initial depth chart ahead of the preseason, Brian Batko of the team's official site reports.

Impact As the incumbent starter, it's not surprising to see Warren's name atop the team's first posted depth chart, but Batko notes that coach Mike McCarthy is looking for a balanced backfield approach with a 1-2 punch, and Dowdle will no doubt see his share of touches in tandem with Warren. Also in the mix for depth slotting behind the top duo are Kaleb Johnson, Lew Nichols, Travis Homer and rookie Eli Heidenreich, but from a fantasy perspective, Warren and Dowdle, while working in what could turn into a 1A/1B situation are the names to know in the team's backfield ahead of Week 1.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

The Steelers want a physical camp. Mike McCarthy's answer: Thud up, no tackling

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is bringing a different mindset to his first training camp in Pittsburgh

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

First-team split begins Warren and Rico Dowdle split first-team running back reps across the Steelers' first two training camp practices, Daniel Chavkin of SportsNet Pittsburgh reports.

Impact Warren worked ahead of Dowdle on Wednesday but was the second running back up Thursday. While Warren remains the incumbent in this backfield and holds a steady role in the receiving game, Dowdle's arrival and familiarity with new head coach Mike McCarthy make this a murky situation. Warren's upside will depend on whether he can separate enough to avoid a full committee, and whether he or Dowdle gets distinct priority on early downs and near the goal line.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Steelers Fantasy Football Training Camp Position Battles: Jaylen Warren Vs Rico Dowdle We break down the Pittsburgh Steelers running back battle between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle and pick which back fantasy football owners...

JULY 30 • SI.COM

The Steelers' new backfield tandem could join exclusive company in 2026 The Pittsburgh Steelers swapped 2025 team MVP Kenneth Gainwell for Rico Dowdle this offseason. Will he and Jaylen Warren be an even better d...

JULY 27 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

How Steelers Will Use Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a habit of carrying two effective, starting-caliber running backs on their roster over the past handful of...

JULY 6 • SI.COM

WATCH: All Jaylen Warren Rushing TDs from 2025 Season Watch all six of Jaylen Warren's rushing touchdowns in the 2025 season

JUNE 30 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers Duo Will Shock NFL in 2026 PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season with an exciting, new tandem at running back. Jaylen Warren, coming off a season...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Underrated Steelers standout is earning overdue recognition Underrated Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren just earned sky-high praise from Pro Football Focus.

JUNE 25 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers' underrated free agent pickup is embracing new role right away Pittsburgh Steelers' newest running back Rico Dowdle feels confident in his abilities paired with Jaylen Warren during OTA workouts.

MAY 31 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers' Jaylen Warren Shares New Playing Weight Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has shed some weight this offseason as he heads into his fifth year with the team. Warren, wh...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Slims down to 205 pounds Warren said Thursday that he's down to 205 pounds this season, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Warren is listed at 215 pounds on the team's official site, and he looks noticeably slimmer at OTAs this week, according to Adamski. Warren set career highs as a rusher last season, carrying the ball 211 times for 958 yards and six touchdowns as part of the Steelers' backfield duo with Kenneth Gainwell, who left in the offseason as a free agent to join Tampa Bay. Pittsburgh replaced Gainwell with Rico Dowdle, and 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson is also in the backfield mix after rushing just 28 times for 69 yards as a rookie. Dowdle is more of a prototypical early-down runner at 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, so perhaps Warren slimmed down to get quicker as a change-of-pace and satellite back after Gainwell was targeted 85 times in 2025. Across four NFL seasons, Warren has 167 career regular-season catches for 1,227 yards and two touchdowns.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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