Almost as quickly as he left, Anthony McFarland is back. The Pittsburgh Steelers released the veteran running back on Thursday and, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, re-signed him to the practice squad yesterday.
Cutting McFarland was the most obvious move when Pittsburgh needed to make room to suit up linebacker Kyron Johnson for the Cincinnati Bengals game. He’d been inactive for four games after playing in two upon his return from injured reserve.
This season, McFarland has two catches for 11 yards and returned six kickoffs for 164 yards.
#Steelers signed Anthony McFarland to practice squad
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 25, 2023
