Behind the Steel Curtain on Eli Heidenreich

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Rookie seventh-rounder Eli Heidenreich... only carried the ball twice, still gaining nine yards, against the Jets. Against the Packers last week, he saw a solid nine carries, but only managed a 2.3-yard average.
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Heidenreich's limited carries and low efficiency leave RB3 role uncertain.

The source notes that rookie seventh-rounder Eli Heidenreich has had a surprisingly quiet preseason. Against the Jets, he carried the ball twice for nine yards. Against the Packers the previous week, he saw a solid nine carries but managed only a 2.3-yard average. The source indicates the RB3 role remains a mystery, with Heidenreich not getting consistent opportunity despite being drafted for that role.

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