Steelers depth chart names Jaylen Warren as RB1 over Rico Dowdle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their first depth chart for the 2026 season, designating Jaylen Warren as the starting running back, with Rico Dowdle listed as RB2. This placement surprised observers, as Dowdle had been getting the majority of first-team reps in training camp. Dowdle, who joined the team as a free agent, still has an opportunity to prove himself as a contender for the starting role ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
- •Jaylen Warren is named the starting running back on the Steelers' depth chart.
- •Rico Dowdle, previously favored, is now listed as RB2.
- •Dowdle signed with Pittsburgh this offseason and performed well in training camp.
- •The Steelers' preseason opener is approaching against the Green Bay Packers.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — New Steelers running back gets bad news following depth chart update
"Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle received some bad news courtesy of a training camp depth chart update.
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