Steelers’ Running Back Jaylen Warren Sidelined Due to Knee Injury

Warren’s Absence In The Upcoming Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Indianapolis Colts without the assistance of their running back, Jaylen Warren. He is currently recuperating from a knee injury sustained during the Week 3 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Warren was absent from practice throughout the week and officially declared unfit for the game on Friday.

Najee Harris Steps Up As Primary Back

With Warren out of the picture, the majority of the running plays will be handled by Najee Harris. Previously, during the match against the Chargers, Harris performed admirably with 18 carries for 70 yards over 38 snaps. Warren, who Coach Mike Tomlin extracted from the game due to noticeable movement difficulties, only played 22 offensive snaps.

The Role Of Cordarrelle Patterson

Although Harris will take up the mantle as the Steelers’ main back, the team is expected to utilize the skills of the multifaceted offensive player, Cordarrelle Patterson, in a secondary role. Patterson, a seasoned 12-year veteran who joined Steelers in the offseason as a kick returner, played 22 snaps against the Chargers. His contributions included four rushing attempts for 33 yards plus three catches on five targets for 15 yards. “I’m ready whenever my number is called,” Patterson stated. “Wherever I am on the field, whether I’m playing wide receiver or running back, it doesn’t matter. I’m simply thrilled to be here.”