The Pittsburgh Steelers are down a running back due to injury for Week 3, and one of the team's coaches just revealed what the plan will be for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
On Friday, Steelers running backs coach Ramon Chinyoung revealed the running back rotation plan that fans can look forward to with Rico Dowdle being ruled out in Week 3, and it involves a heavy dose of Jaylen Warren with some additional opportunities for the RB3 sprinkled in.
"With Rico being in the position he is now, Jaylen is going to go out, he's going lead the group and when he needs a breather, we'll make sure he can receive that so he can perform and be as fresh as possible," Chinyoung said via PennLive's Nick Farabaugh.
Steelers RBs coach Ramon Chinyoung
on the RB rotation this week with Rico Dowdle likely being out: "With Rico being in the position he is now, Jaylen (Warren) is going to go out, he's going lead the group and when he needs a breather, we'll make sure he can receive that so he…
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) September 25, 2026
With Dowdle out and Warren set to lead the Steelers' rushing attack, expect Travis Homer or Eli Heidenreich to serve as Pittsburgh's backup running back in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bengals.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers coach breaks down RB plans following Rico Dowdle injury
