Steelers Reportedly Plan to Bring Back Jaylen Warren
According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to bring back running back Jaylen Warren.
Warren is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, with Pittsburgh having the right to negotiate a contract for him first.
The Steelers could offer Warren either a second round tender, or an original round tender. A second round tender costs about $5 million, but if another team signs Warren, they would have to surrender their second round draft pick. An original round tender is about $2 million less. However, there is no draft pick compensation, since Warren was an undrafted free agent.
As a UDFA of the Steelers in 2022 out of Oklahoma State, Warren has been an unsung hero of the offense - serving as a steady, compliment, alongside Najee Harris. In 48 total games with Pittsburgh, the 26-year-old Warren has rushed for 1,674 yards, while averaging 4.8 yards per carry.
If the Steelers are unable to re-sign Harris, then it’ll be interesting to see if Warren will assume a larger role within the offense next season.