Jaylen Warren injury update: Surprise news emerges on Steelers RB vs. Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was listed as an inactive player for Sunday’s game vs. the Minnesota Vikings. He is one of five inactive players for the game in Ireland. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET.
In three games this season, Warren has yet to have a breakthrough game. He has 43 carries for 132 yards, as well as 11 catches for 142 yards and one touchdown.
This season is Warren’s fourth in the NFL. Warren signed with the Steelers as undrafted free agent in 2022. He finished his debut campaign for the team with 379 rushing yards and a touchdown on 77 carries.
Warren also proved to be a threat in the receiving game. He tallied 28 catches for 214 yards in his rookie year. In turn, the Steelers gave Warren a larger role in the offense the following season.
In the 2023 campaign, Warren amassed 784 rushing yards, 370 receiving yards and four total touchdowns. He followed up the career year with a 821 all-purpose yards and a touchdown last season.
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Warren had a slow start to the 2024 season after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason. Alas, he showed off his resilience and ultimately was a reliable option for the Steelers once again.
Warren stepped into an even larger role for the Steelers this season. He is the team’s official RB1 this year after former Steelers running back Najee Harris signed with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason.
Warren is set to make $5.3 million in the 2025 season. In June, he revealed how being the team’s No. 1 backfield option has changed his approach.
“I approached this offseason differently,” he said. “I did a lot more things for longevity wise, instead of my old-school training like just getting the cleats on and running 30 hills. I had to adapt. This game is about longevity. And like they say, the best ability is availability.”
Grant Grubbs contributed to this report