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3 Steelers players who won’t be back for the 2023 season

By Mark Powell

May 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky (10) and Mason Rudolph (2) participate in organized team activities at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky (10) and Mason Rudolph (2) participate in organized team activities at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 28: Benny Snell Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 28: Benny Snell Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Steelers who won’t be back: RB Benny Snell

Unlike Mason Rudolph, Benny Snell has shown something this season with his back up against the wall.

Snell was an afterthought in Pittsburgh’s backfield entering the season, as he was passed by the likes of Jalen Warren and Anthony McFarland. Yet, when he was called upon, Snell answered. The Kentucky product was the team’s leading rusher against the Indianapolis Colts, running for 62 yards and a touchdown. It was arguably the Steelers greatest rushing output to date, and it had little to do with Najee Harris.

But, Pittsburgh’s backfield is relatively set for the near future. Harris leads the way, and Jalen Warren has shown plenty as an undrafted free agent. Behind those two, McFarland remains under contract, as well. So then, where does Snell fit in?

The tough answer is all too familiar in this business: He doesn’t. Snell isn’t consistent enough to demand a spot in the Steelers backfield consistently. Because of that, he’ll have to earn a roster spot elsewhere. If he plays like he did in Indianapolis, he very well might do that.

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