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Steelers to use Samuels alongside Conner?May 24, 2019 | 01:47 PM

The Steelers have experimented with two-back formations in OTAs. James Conner and Jaylen Samuels were usually employed separately last year, though the Steelers are excited about the possibility of using both at the same time. "To have that dual threat with me and him in the game, it could be really scary for defenses," said Samuels. Conner will likely do the heavy lifting in Pittsburgh's backfield if healthy, but Samuels, a converted tight end who recorded 455 yards (256 rushing, 199 receiving) as a rookie, is obviously no slouch. With Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown both gone, look for Pittsburgh to mix it up on offense this year.