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Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/12/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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43
YDS
132
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Warren got a lot of his playing time in passing situations the past three seasons, but Najee Harris' departure this offseason may have opened the door for a new role. Warren played that role behind Harris not because he couldn't do more but because the Steelers had already decided on Harris as their starter and bruiser. Warren thrived coming out of the bullpen, but before he was a passing-down back for the Steelers, he was a workhorse at both Oklahoma State and Utah State. He has an unusually stout frame at 5-foot-8, 215, and that anchor allows his feet to stay gripped to the ground while grinding through traffic. He'd be one of the league's slowest lead backs in terms of straight-line speed -- he ran a 4.55 40 in 2022, at a lighter weight of 204 -- but there are no other discernible weaknesses in his game, and the combination of pass-game skills and a stout build suggests he can stay on the field for all situations. The addition of rookie third-round pick Kaleb Johnson is a major complication, though not necessarily a death sentence for Warren's chances of becoming a starter. At 6-1, 224, Johnson looks similar to Harris and might even prove to be a better runner, but he'll first need to overcome the usual assortment of obstacles that can limit a talented rookie's playing time. Should Johnson struggle to acclimate, Warren appears capable of filling a workhorse role. Read Past Outlooks
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Sitting out Ireland game
Warren (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings in Dublin, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Though Warren had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday after he was a limited participant in practice all week due to a right knee injury, the prevailing belief heading into gameday was that he would be ready to handle his usual duties as the team's lead back. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Warren was spotted warming up with a sleeve on his right leg earlier Sunday, but the 26-year-old ultimately didn't display enough progress for the Steelers to sign off on him playing. With Warren out of the mix, the Steelers will have Kenneth Gainwell, Kaleb Johnson and Trey Sermon as their available running backs in Week 4. With the benefit of a Week 5 bye, Warren should have sufficient time to heal from the knee issue and headline the Pittsburgh backfield in the team's next game Oct. 12 versus the Browns.
Though Warren had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday after he was a limited participant in practice all week due to a right knee injury, the prevailing belief heading into gameday was that he would be ready to handle his usual duties as the team's lead back. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Warren was spotted warming up with a sleeve on his right leg earlier Sunday, but the 26-year-old ultimately didn't display enough progress for the Steelers to sign off on him playing. With Warren out of the mix, the Steelers will have Kenneth Gainwell, Kaleb Johnson and Trey Sermon as their available running backs in Week 4. With the benefit of a Week 5 bye, Warren should have sufficient time to heal from the knee issue and headline the Pittsburgh backfield in the team's next game Oct. 12 versus the Browns.
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25.6%Positive Run %
79.1%% Yds After Contact
90.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.8Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
18.0% Snaps w/Touch
51.9%Air Yards Per Game
-5.7Air Yards Per Snap
-0.16% Team Air Yards
-3.4%% Team Targets
11.4%Avg Depth of Target
-1.4 YdsCatch Rate
91.7%Drop Rate
8.3%Avg Yds After Catch
13.9% Targeted On Route
29.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
119 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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It's not easy for an off-the-bench running back to provide mainstream fantasy football utility, but Warren showed the ability last season to provide regular flex production or better even while starter Najee Harris took most of Pittsburgh's rushing workload. Warren was especially strong in PPR scoring, catching 61 of 74 targets to boost an otherwise modest rushing total of 784 yards and four touchdowns (on 149 carries). One thing to keep in mind is that while Harris remains an obstacle for Warren's rushing production, Warren may be able to handle a workhorse role if he's ever called to serve in one. At 5-8, 215, Warren is able to get the better of most collisions, and he even took 281 touches during his final collegiate season at Oklahoma State. The Steelers figure to remain run-heavy in 2024 after hiring offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and using their first two draft picks on linemen, so they'll need to feature Warren extensively even when Harris is healthy and effective.
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Expected to play Week 4
Warren (rest/knee) is expected to play against the Vikings on Sunday in Dublin, Ireland, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Questionable for Sunday
Warren (not-injury related - resting player, knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Limited at practice Thursday
Warren (NIR - resting vet/knee) was listed as a limited participant at practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Tops 80 scrimmage yards in win
Warren carried the ball 18 times for 47 yards and caught five of six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Patriots.
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Effective as pass catcher again
Warren rushed the ball 14 times for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Seahawks. He added four receptions on four targets for 86 yards.
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Still set up for career year
Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com believes Warren is set up for a career year and will likely lead Pittsburgh's backfield in production despite the offseason additions of Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell.
ANALYSIS
Warren has been a 1B or change-of-pace option behind Najee Harris up to this point, but after Harris left for the Chargers in free agency, Warren is poised to play a larger role in his fourth NFL season. The 6-foot, 225-pound Johnson may be a more natural fit in short yardage and goal-line situations, but the 5-foot-8, 215-pound Warren has a three-down skill set that should allow Warren to hold off the rookie third-round draft pick for playing time. Warren's career high is 1,154 yards from scrimmage, which he achieved in the 2023 regular season.
Warren has been a 1B or change-of-pace option behind Najee Harris up to this point, but after Harris left for the Chargers in free agency, Warren is poised to play a larger role in his fourth NFL season. The 6-foot, 225-pound Johnson may be a more natural fit in short yardage and goal-line situations, but the 5-foot-8, 215-pound Warren has a three-down skill set that should allow Warren to hold off the rookie third-round draft pick for playing time. Warren's career high is 1,154 yards from scrimmage, which he achieved in the 2023 regular season.