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RBPIT40 insightsLatest Sep 9, 2026
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PositiveBreakoutSep 2, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain
Heidenreich, a seventh-round running back, made the 53-man roster after a strong preseason Week 3 performance against Buffalo; he showed more burst as a runner than consensus RB3 candidate Travis Homer, displayed decisive running and power, logged a special teams kickoff tackle, saw reps as personal protector on punt team, and looks like a capable return man to back up fellow rookie Kaden Wetjen, earning the nickname 'Swiss Navy Knife' for his versatility.
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PositiveNewsSep 1, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Steelers got Travis Homer back on their practice squad Could be a special teamer call up while protecting Eli Heidenreich Can’t believe I didn’t comment on Heidenreich given how it seemed like he was on the outside looking in nearly the entire time Congrats to him

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PositiveInjuryAug 31, 2026Establish The Run
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camp. Jordyn Tyson starts on IR-R as expected. NYG - OBJ makes thin WR room - Only five WRs streamlines projected roles - with four TEs, four RBs, and a FB kept. This clearly is now a Harbaugh operation, right down to the Old Yeller WR roster spot. NYJ - Vet QBs cut - It’s Geno Smith and an, at times, overwhelmed rookie as the only QBs on the roster with questionable coaching. What could go wrong? PHI - TE room stays crowded - Four kept tight ends, plus Grant Calcaterra set to return from IR-...

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PositiveInjuryAug 31, 2026Pat Thorman
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camp. Jordyn Tyson starts on IR-R as expected. NYG - OBJ makes thin WR room - Only five WRs streamlines projected roles - with four TEs, four RBs, and a FB kept. This clearly is now a Harbaugh operation, right down to the Old Yeller WR roster spot. NYJ - Vet QBs cut - It’s Geno Smith and an, at times, overwhelmed rookie as the only QBs on the roster with questionable coaching. What could go wrong? PHI - TE room stays crowded - Four kept tight ends, plus Grant Calcaterra set to return from IR-...

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PositiveValueAug 30, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Best RB film from the 2026 draft class this preseason, imo: Mike Washington Jr. (LVR) Emmett Johnson (KC) Kaelon Black (SF) Dean Connors (LAR) Adam Randall (BAL) Nicholas Singleton (TEN) Seth McGowan (IND) Demond Claiborne (MIN) Jam Miller (NEP) Eli Heidenreich (PIT) Robert Henry Jr. (WAS) Kaytron Allen (WAS) Chip Trayanum (NYJ) J'Mari Taylor (JAX) Jonah Coleman and Jeremiyah Love looked good. Not enough of a sample size on those two to include them here imo. But they looked the part.

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PositiveValueAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Navy running back likely behind Travis Homer and Lew Nichols for the third RB spot in Pittsburgh. Had nearly 1,000 receiving yards at Navy, possesses return ability, and scored an impressive touchdown in the third preseason game for the Steelers. JJ Zachariason suggests the Bengals could target him as a waiver claim to add a higher-ceiling option behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine, following their success with late-round gem Landon Robinson.
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PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain
Sixth-round pick (240th overall) Eli Heidenreich, a Mt. Lebanon high school product, offers versatility playing wide receiver and running back in college with strong awareness and open-field ability, making him a serious big-play threat. After missing a few weeks in camp with a leg injury, his 53-man roster spot is not a lock; however, he played well in the preseason finale, scoring a touchdown and getting special teams return work. The source argues he deserves a roster spot and Redman Award consideration.
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PositiveBreakoutAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Sixth-round pick (240th overall) from Mt. Lebanon high school offers versatility playing wide receiver and running back in college; staff notes his awareness and open-field ability make him a serious big-play threat with multiple usage options for Mike McCarthy. After missing weeks with leg injury, his 53-man roster spot is not a lock, but he scored a touchdown and played special teams in preseason finale, earning staff nomination for Isaac Redman Award as a local Pittsburgh prospect.
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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain
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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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The Pittsburgh-area Navy product carried nine times for 35 yards and a touchdown, capping the first drive of the second half with a 9-yard scoring run. Drafted with an eye toward special teams contributions, he faces limited roster spots behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle at running back and must compete with Lew Nichols, Travis Homer, and Kaleb Johnson. This game was a step in the right direction in showing the coaching staff he can be relied upon for solid carries.
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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Rookie seventh-rounder has had a surprisingly quiet preseason with limited opportunity; carried the ball twice for nine yards against the Jets and nine carries for 2.3-yard average against the Packers, with no receptions or returns yet. He did lose quickly in a pass protection rep leading to a sack on Friday. The source suggests he deserves an opportunity to show off more next week as both a runner and receiving option given the wide-open RB3 competition behind starters Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle.
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