The Facts: Though a fan favorite for his ties to the community and battle with cancer, Conner is unlikely to be re-signed and the Steelers need a new No. 1 back.
Diehards Line:In light of that, ESPN.com's Brooke Pryor believes the Steelers have to address the running back position in the draft. Benny Snell Jr. struggled to consistently fill that role when Conner was injured and neither Anthony McFarland Jr. nor Jaylen Samuels have the makeup of a No. 1. The Steelers will be in the market to add a new face, likely through an early-round pick in the draft. The bottom line? The 25-year-old Conner will likely need to find a new NFL home, and Pittsburgh will likely need to look elsewhere for a starting running back.