Eli Heidenreich is racing against the clock to prove he belongs on the Steelers’ 53-man roster, returning from a stint on the sidelines just in time for their preseason opener against Green Bay. As a rookie vying for a coveted RB spot, he’s facing stiff competition from Kaleb Johnson, Lew Nichols, and Travis Homer — but his versatility gives him an edge: he can run, block, and even line up at wide receiver. With limited roster spots and precious little time to make up lost ground, Heidenreich must seize every opportunity in these final games to show he’s ready to contribute in multiple ways — or risk being cut.

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