The Steelers recently added two new players to their running back group, with the signing of La’Mical Perine on Thursday following the addition of Jonathan Ward earlier in the week. Perine, who was drafted in the fourth round by the Jets in 2020, brings some experience to the team having played in three regular season and three postseason games for the Chiefs last year. During the regular season, he ran 22 times for 77 yards and caught three passes for 33 yards. However, he did not see any action in the playoffs.
Prior to joining the Chiefs, Perine ran 72 times for 263 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games for his former team. With Perine joining Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and Cordarrelle Patterson in the backfield group for Pittsburgh, the Steelers are shaping up their running back group with a mix of talent and experience. As they head into the upcoming season, the team is looking to solidify their backfield and create a strong running game to support their offense.
