According to multiple reports, the Indianapolis Colts are planning to release running Phillip Lindsay due to the depth Indianapolis has at running back. Lindsay is a fascinating option for the Pittsburgh Steelers given their current running back situation.
Najee Harris is entrenched as the starter but after disclosing he is dealing with a Lisfranc injury, the need for a guy who can come in and play significant reps might be much higher.
The Steelers current crop of backup running backs are either completely untested or largely mediocre. Rookie Jaylen Warren is probably the most talented of the group but I’m not sure he can carry the load if Harris ends up on a pitch count or worse misses time.
Lindsay has proven himself as a back in this league. Linday proved in his first two NFL seasons he’s capable of producing 1,000+ rushing yards and is a capable receiving threat out of the backfield. He’s been used sparingly the last three seasons and has fresh legs.
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