Pittsburgh Steelers make major decision on future of RB Jaylen Warren

by: Grant Grubbs 58 minutes ago grant_grubbs_

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren signed a two-year contract extension with the team, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter . He was entering the final year of his contract.

This season is Warren’s fourth in the NFL . Warren signed with the Steelers as undrafted free agent in 2022. He finished his debut campaign for the team with 379 rushing yards and a touchdown on 77 carries.

Warren also proved to be a threat in the receiving game. He tallied 28 catches for 214 yards in his rookie year. In turn, the Steelers gave Warren a larger role in the offense the following season.

In the 2023 campaign, Warren amassed 784 rushing yards, 370 receiving yards and four total touchdowns. Warren followed up the career year with a 821 all-purpose yards and a touchdown last season.

Warren had a slow start to the 2024 season after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason. Alas, he showed off his resilience and ultimately was a reliable option for the Steelers once again.

Now, Warren will look to step into an even larger role for the Steelers this season. He is the team’s official RB1 this year after former Steelers running back Najee Harris signed with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason.

Warren is set to make $5.3 million in the 2025 season. In June, Warren revealed how being the team’s No. 1 backfield option has changed his approach.

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