Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jalen Warren is active and will suit up for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Warren is suffering from a back injury and is doubtful for today’s showdown. However, he was apparently given the green light after pregame warmups and will be part of Pittsburgh’s backfield rotation. According to PPG’s Jerry Dulac, Warren wore a dress and Among the team’s current players It will be announced soon.
Optimism began late last night when ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport suggested Jalen Warren was inclined to play. The Steelers signed running back Jonathan Ward to the 53-man roster, a sign that Warren might not suit up, but Warren plans to give it a shot.
He reportedly began dealing with back spasms during the week. After practicing well on Wednesday, Warren missed Thursday’s session and worked limited work on Friday.
He tested his hip on Sunday morning and was cleared to play.
Najee Harris remains the Steeler’s starter and has been active himself despite suffering a minor ankle injury Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Although he missed Wednesday’s practice, Harris played the rest of the week and did not have any game or injury status carry over into the weekend. Cordarrelle Patterson will also join the offense, returning from an ankle injury that lasted more than a month.
Pittsburgh hopes to overcome Baltimore’s tough run defense, the No. 1 unit entering Week 11. The Steelers have focused on their run game, ranking second in rushing attempts per game this season and averaging over 34 attempts each week.
The Steelers and Ravens kickoff today at 1:00 PM EST.
