Behind the Steel Curtain on Eli Heidenreich

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seventh-round running back Eli Heidenreich, who made a last-minute push for the Steelers' RB3 spot ahead of cutdown day. His nine carries for 35 yards and a touchdown don't necessarily leap off the page, but I thought he looked incredibly light on his feet and a bit more decisive as a runner this week
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Heidenreich's TD and special teams value boost RB3 competition chances.

Seventh-round RB made last-minute push for RB3 spot ahead of cutdown day; nine carries for 35 yards and TD with improved decisiveness and light footwork; showed play strength keeping momentum through contact; demonstrated special teams value with 26-yard kickoff return and at least one tackle; likely headed to practice squad redshirt but had best preseason showing in finale; still awaiting opportunity to show pass-catching ability.

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