The Athletic's Ed Bouchette believes Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels may not make the team.
It's a numbers game, and Samuel's roster spot may come down to the team's decision to keep either three or four traditional running backs. This offseason, the Steelers signed FB Derek Watt and drafted Anthony McFarland out of Maryland. Both acquisitions will make the roster, as will James Conner and Benny Snell. Bouchette notes that Samuels is likely competing with Kerrith Whyte in training camp for the final spot. Ultimately, Bouchette left Samuels off his initial 53-man roster projection. Samuels averaged 2.7 yards on his 67 carries and 5.4 yards on his 57 targets last season.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 10, 2020, 12:37 AM ET