May 19, 2025

Jaylen Warren has operated in a production-inhibiting timeshare with Najee Harris during Warren's first three seasons with Pittsburgh. Warren averaged 7.2 attempts/34.9 rushing yards per game, and 4.8 yards per attempt from 2022-2024. His involvement as a receiving weapon launched him to seventh among all backs in receptions (99/3.1 per game), and 10th in targets (21/3.8 per game) since 2023. Warren also paced Pittsburgh's backfield with a 48 percent snap share from Weeks 7-17 last season, while averaging 9.4 attempts/42.9 rushing yards per game, and rising to seventh in targets per route run (22.9 percent) and receiving yards (271/27.1 per game) during that 10-game span. Harris's departure to Los Angeles created a temporary pathway for Warren to seize an expanded workload within the Steelers' reshaped backfield. However, that scenario dissipated three days after Warren signed his one-year restricted free agent tender, when Pittsburgh selected Kaleb Johnson during Round 3 of April's NFL Draft (83rd overall). Warren should retain his previous workload while Johnson will ascend into the role that had previously been designated for Harris. Both backs will operate in a restructured offense that will be spearheaded by 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, who signed a one-year deal with the Steelers. Warren should supply RB3 output, which makes him a viable option at his Round 8 ADP in best ball drafts (89/RB32) and his Round 9 ADP in dynasty startups (104/RB32).--Phil Clark