BENNY SNELL JR. NEWS

Limited to special teams in Week 18 Snell played exclusively on special teams during the Steelers' 28-14 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact The 24-year-old lost out on his role as the No. 2 running back to undrafted rookie Jaylen Warren in 2022, and Snell wasn't on the field for any offensive snaps over the final four weeks of the regular season. The 2019 fourth-rounder rushed 20 times for 90 yards while securing both of his targets for 17 yards this season. Snell is set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him seek out another team since he's lost out on work in Pittsburgh over the last two years.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky RB Rodriguez to skip bowl, prepare for NFL draft

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DECEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Racks up 35 yards from scrimmage Snell rushed six times for 24 yards while securing his lone target for 11 yards during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Snell was limited by a knee injury during Thursday's practice session but was cleared to play in Week 13 after practicing fully Friday. He logged a season-high 62 rushing yards against the Colts last week since Pittsburgh's backfield was shorthanded, but he was less involved in Week 13 since both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren were back to full health. While Snell was relatively efficient with his limited opportunities, he played just nine offensive snaps in the win and is unlikely to have a significant role in the team's offense as long as Harris and Warren remain healthy.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers RB Najee Harris expects to play against Falcons

Pittsburgh running back Najee Harris expects to be in the lineup when the Steelers travel to Atlanta

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Cleared for Week 13 Snell doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Snell popped up on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a knee injury, but he returned to full participation Friday and is cleared for Week 13. Najee Harris also doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup despite an oblique injury that held him to just one limited practice, and Harris' top backup, Jaylen Warren (hamstring), is listed as questionable despite practicing in full throughout Week 13 prep. With Warren inactive and Harris forced out of Week 12, Snell logged season highs in rushing attempts (12) and rushing yards (62), but he figures to see a reduced role with at least one of the Steelers' top two backs available for Pittsburgh's matchup against Atlanta's porous run defense.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Budding chemistry between Pickens, Pickett fueling Steelers

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Dealing with injury Snell (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Steelers' injury report Thursday, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.

Impact Snell appears to have picked up a knee issue at some point during practice, as he popped up on the Week 13 injury report for the first time Thursday. The third-string running back also logged a season-high 12 rushes for 62 yards and a touchdown with Jaylen Warren (hamstring) inactive and Najee Harris (abdomen) forced out during Monday's win versus the Colts. While the nature of this injury is still unclear, Snell will have one more practice to return to full participation, or else he could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest versus Atlanta.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Timeout: Colts' Saturday admits mistake in loss to Steelers

Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday spent Monday night defending the team’s late-game clock management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Don't Expect Benny Snell to Sustain Significant Role in Steelers Offense Benny Snell’s workload against the Colts had more to do with the health of the Pittsburgh Steelers running back room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Don't Expect Benny Snell to Sustain Significant Role in Steelers Offense Benny Snell’s workload against the Colts had more to do with the health of the Pittsburgh Steelers running back room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pickett making steady if not flashy progress for Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is growing up on the job

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Effective run game key to Steelers QB Kenny Pickett’s progress

Backup Benny Snell Jr. ran for 62 rushing yards and a TD against the Colts, one of six different Steelers to have at least one run play.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Steelers Praise Benny Snell for Answering Bell in Shorthanded Backfield Down their top two backs, the Pittsburgh Steelers could count on Benny Snell to keep the ship steady.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers 24-17 Indianapolis Colts: Benny Snell Jr. scores go-ahead touchdown as Steelers fend off Colts Benny Snell Jr.'s touchdown with just under 10 minutes left gave the Pittsburgh Steelers the lead and the visitors then fended off a last-mi...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SKY.COM

Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Benny Snell Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left gave Pittsburgh the lead and the Steelers fended off a last-minute...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • AJC.COM

Scores TD after Harris injury Snell rushed 12 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts. He also caught his only target for six yards.

Impact Najee Harris was in and out of the game in the first half before being ruled out at halftime due to an abdominal injury. With Jaylen Warren (hamstring) inactive, Snell took over as the lead back after Harris' exit, with Anthony McFarland spelling him. Snell punched in the go-ahead touchdown from two yards out early in the fourth quarter, and he could maintain the lead role in Week 13 against the Falcons if Harris and Warren remain sidelined.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17

Benny Snell Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left gave Pittsburgh the lead and the Steelers fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Benny Snell's jump cut sets up a wide open TD run Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell's jump cut sets up a wide open touchdown run.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • NFL.COM

James Boyd: Benny Snell Jr. with a 2-yard TD run and Kenny... - The Athletic Benny Snell Jr. with a 2-yard TD run and Kenny Pickett rips it to George Pickens on the 2-pt conversion to retake the lead at 24-17 over the...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sputtering Steelers scrambling for an offensive spark

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense is sputtering under second-year coordinator Matt Canada

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

The San Diego Padres are essentially a fantasy team. Is that a good thing?

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OCTOBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Doesn't play on offense Snell didn't record any touches during the Steelers' 24-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Snell played 69 percent of Pittsburgh's snaps on special teams Sunday, but he was held off the field offensively for a third consecutive week. The 2019 fourth-rounder is firmly behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren on the Steelers' depth chart.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special-teams work again Snell didn't record any touches during the Steelers' 29-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Snell didn't play any offensive snaps and was limited to special-teams work. The 24-year-old hasn't yet recorded any touches this season and is unlikely to see much work behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays exclusively on special teams Snell didn't record any touches during the Steelers' 17-14 loss to New England on Sunday.

Impact Snell was on the field for 73 percent of Pittsburgh's snaps on special teams Sunday, but he didn't play any offensive snaps during the narrow loss. The 2019 fourth-rounder hasn't yet touched the ball over the first two weeks of the regular season, and it seems unlikely that he'll see significant work in the Steelers' offense as long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are healthy.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE