Backfield
Who backs up the Steelers at running back?
Pittsburgh Steelers running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Jaylen Warren leads the Steelers backfield, with Rico Dowdle as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Steelers running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaylen Warren | Active | 180.6 | 0.86 |
| 2 | Rico Dowdle | Active | 146.4 | 0.63 |
| 3 | Kaleb Johnson | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Lew Nichols | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Eli Heidenreich | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Travis Homer | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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