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While the Steelers aren't changing their collective mindset, Tomlin acknowledged running back Jaylen Warren may continue to see his role in the offense increase during the second half of the season.

"He's a quality back this made some plays," Tomlin said of Warren. "We'll keep giving him an opportunity to do so. And maybe he'll write that script [as a featured back]."

Related players: Najee Harris

The undrafted rookie, who earned a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster following an impressive training camp, ran 29 times for a 5.3 yards-per-carry average during the season's first eight games, the story said. Tomlin was recently asked about Harris possibly being injured and beat reporter Chris Adamski tweeted Tomlin replied: "To what degrees, I don't know, he's playing so obviously he's healthy enough to play." There's been talk for a few weeks that Warren could get more work, but coming off a bye would seem like a good time to actually do it. Warren had 9 touches in a blowout loss to Philly and also had 9 in a blowout loss to the Bills, the most he's had in a game.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen is not on the field for the portion of practice open to reporters. Allen has not practiced all week because of his hamstring.

Related Players: Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Michael Bandy

There's not much more to say about Keenan Allen's lower body injuries. Josh Palmer should operate as the Chargers' WR1 and carries moderate fantasy value, even in a great matchup against the Falcons. He should be considered a WR2/3, while DeAndre Carter is a speedy Flex consideration.

Staley said Keenan Allen's hamstring injury has not “responded the way that we hoped.”

Related players: Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter

Allen will not practice today and it’s possible he will miss Sunday’s game vs. Falcons, per Brandon Staley. Williams has a knee issue which means the Bolts could be looking at a two-top WR tandem of Palmer and Carter. Palmer has cleared protocol and will play in Week 9, according to other reports.

Chargers are expecting Mike Williams to miss a minimum of four weeks.

Related players: DeAndre Carter, Keenan Allen, Michael Bandy, Josh Palmer

The good news is the Bolts have a bye this week, which should give Allen a chance to get healthy and ready for what will likely be a huge workload with Williams out. Carter and Palmer are next up on the depth chart and should see increased roles. Williams was having a nice year averaging about 8 targets a game.

Tests today revealed that Chargers’ WR Mike Williams suffered a high ankle sprain and, according to a source, “will miss some time.”

Related Players: DeAndre Carter, Keenan Allen, Michael Bandy

Awful news for Williams, who was having a great year, averaging over eight targets per game. Keenan Allen was eased back into the lineup during Week 7, and Williams' injury will force the Chargers' hand in getting him back into a full-time role very soon. Allen has proven over his extensive career that he has the chops to be a target hog, and the team will need him to step up quickly, assuming he is back to full health.

Bolts WR Keenan Allen, C Corey Linsley each limited on Wednesday.

Yesterday we reported Allen was on pace to practice fully this week and play in Week 7. Getting a limited session in today at least keeps him on track.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley said C Corey Linsley (illness) is back in the building today and should be back at practice this week. He also said WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) remains on pace to return to practice fully this week.

Allen got in individual work last week before being ruled out on Sunday. The Chargers host the Seahawks in a later afternoon game and it looks like Allen will finally make his return.

Keenan Allen will practice today in individual drills, Brandon Staley said.

Related players: Mike Williams

The Bolts don't play until Monday night so tomorrow's injury report will likely tell us more. Allen injured his hamstring in Week 1 and remains day-to-day.

Tomlin: "We've been playing Jaylen Warren more and will continue to do so."

Related players: Najee Harris

This isn't what Harris owners who spent a first round pick on the running back this summer want to hear. Warren showed a spark in an otherwise lackluster game for the Steelers against the Bills in Week 5. Warren carried five times for 24 yards and hauled in four catches for 39 yards. This could be a way for the team to try and light a spark under Harris, but things won't get any easier as they next host the Buccaneers in Week 6.

Keenan Allen has officially been declared Out for Week 5

Related Players: Mike Williams, DeAndre Carter, Josh Palmer

Mike Williams will continue to be the target hog in the Chargers' offense, while Deandre Carter and Josh Palmer can be considered desperation Flexes.