Steelers Have Choices In Crowded RB Free Agent Pool

Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) scores on a touchdown run past Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) and Sterling Moore (26) during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The Steelers are in need of a back up running back, but the situation isn’t as desperate or as bleak as one might think.

The choices are finding a backup in free agency, the draft, or do nothing and hope that Josh Harris can sustain the role while starter Le’Veon Bell serves his likely suspension and any potential injuries during the season.

Within the last 36 hours, the free agency pool has grown rather significantly with backs that were once established commodities on their respective teams. If the Steelers choose to sign a FA once the market opens on March 10th, they have quite a few options now.

Let’s take a look….

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