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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer, a special teamer and capable receiving back, is a potential free agent addition the Falcons may pursue to add running back depth after losing Tyler Goodson to Dallas.

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NegativeBustSep 2, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Homer was the consensus RB3 candidate heading into preseason but was outperformed by seventh-round rookie Eli Heidenreich, who showed more burst as a runner and made the 53-man roster over Homer.

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PositiveNewsSep 1, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Steelers got Travis Homer back on their practice squad Could be a special teamer call up while protecting Eli Heidenreich Can’t believe I didn’t comment on Heidenreich given how it seemed like he was on the outside looking in nearly the entire time Congrats to him

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Travis Homer led the backfield in two of three preseason games but was squeezed out of the active roster by rookie Eli Heidenreich, the team's seventh-round selection who also has utility on special teams; Homer signed to practice squad.

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PositiveInjuryAug 31, 2026Establish The Run

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camp. Jordyn Tyson starts on IR-R as expected. NYG - OBJ makes thin WR room - Only five WRs streamlines projected roles - with four TEs, four RBs, and a FB kept. This clearly is now a Harbaugh operation, right down to the Old Yeller WR roster spot. NYJ - Vet QBs cut - It’s Geno Smith and an, at times, overwhelmed rookie as the only QBs on the roster with questionable coaching. What could go wrong? PHI - TE room stays crowded - Four kept tight ends, plus Grant Calcaterra set to return from IR-...

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Footballguys

Appeared to be in line for the third running back role over the final couple of weeks of preseason but was cut on Sunday, losing his roster spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer was ahead of Kaleb Johnson in the Steelers' running back depth chart during training camp and preseason in terms of carries and usage, establishing himself as a preferred option in the backfield before Johnson's trade to Green Bay.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

The source projects Travis Homer will make the Steelers' initial 53-man roster as the fourth running back.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Homer is not projected to make the Steelers' 53-man roster, though the source notes he could have earned a spot based on NFL track record and special teams ability. The team ultimately favored draft capital investment in third-round pick Kaleb Johnson over Homer's experience.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Travis Homer showed off burst turning the corner on a six-yard run in the preseason finale against Buffalo. Drew Allar believes Homer will likely get the RB3 nod because he can contribute the most on special teams, though the team can stash several runners on the practice squad for elevations.

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NegativeBustAug 27, 2026RotoWire

Travis Homer is an ADP faller, dropping about three rounds due to souring sentiment regarding his productivity.

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PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer makes the roster for his special teams chops and covers for a controversial cut in the wide receiver position group.

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PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Homer makes the roster for his special teams chops and covers for a controversial cut in the wide receiver position group.

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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saw zero carries and zero receptions in the Jets game after starting against the Packers, representing a significant drop in playing time. Despite this, the source still believes Homer's workman-like versatility probably gives him the edge in the RB3 battle, though the competition remains wide open behind starters Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle.

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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Running back saw a dramatic drop in playing time, recording not a single carry or catch against the Jets after starting against the Packers, signaling a shift in the Steelers' running back depth hierarchy despite his workman-like versatility still giving him an edge in the RB3 battle.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Travis Homer was a lead back in the Steelers' preseason opener against Green Bay, when the team totaled just 72 yards on 28 carries (2.6 yards per carry).

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Travis Homer emerged as the favorite for the Steelers' RB3 spot after starting against Green Bay in place of resting Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. Despite averaging just two yards per carry on a rough outing, Homer showed solid traits including extensive special teams snaps as the personal protector on the punt unit and two catches in the passing game. His 53-man roster odds have increased, but he hasn't run away with the RB3 job yet and faces competition from Lew Nichols, Eli Heidenreich, and Kaleb Johnson.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Homer emerged as the sudden favorite for the Steelers' RB3 spot after starting against the Packers with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle resting. Homer averaged just two yards per carry on a rough outing for the offensive line and was steamrolled in pass protection on one rep that resulted in a sack, but showed solid traits including extensive snaps on special teams as the personal protector on the punt unit and two catches in the dump-off passing game. His 53-man roster odds have increased, but he hasn't run away with the RB3 job yet, and the source expects only one running back spot available behind Dowdle and Warren.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer is the listed third running back but saw fewer touches than fourth-string back Lew Nichols in the preseason opener against the Packers, signaling potential roster vulnerability; the source notes 'Lew Nichols got more touches than the starter Homer in the opener, which may signal interest in keeping him around.'

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PositiveValueAug 19, 2026Flock Fantasy

The source indicates they would have drafted Travis Homer, suggesting he represents good value at his draft position.

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PositiveNewsAug 18, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Some good insights: Roman Wilson learned all 3 WR spots and they like him at WR3 as a versatile piece (Jalen Tolbert imo) Germie = WR4 right now RB Kaleb Johnson is fighting for that RB3 spot with Travis Homer (and others)

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PositiveNewsAug 17, 202632BeatWriters

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Running back carry order during run period. #Steelers Rico Dowdle Jaylen Warren Travis Homer Lew Nichols Eli Heidenreich Kaleb Johnson

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Travis Homer started at running back for the Steelers in preseason week 1 with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle getting the night off.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Travis Homer handled backfield work early in preseason Week 1 for the Steelers and could stick around as a special teams guy, depending on how the team evaluates Johnson and Heidenreich.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer started the game with both Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle in street clothes and was credited with a fifth pressure. On the first sack, Homer was the second biggest culprit, not in a good base when meeting the blitzing linebacker and immediately rocked back onto his heels. He was driven back at the exact moment Rudolph tried to climb the pocket, ending up in the quarterback's lap and causing further disruption.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Started the game with both Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle in street clothes and was credited with 1 pressure. On the first sack, Homer was the second biggest culprit: he wasn't in a good base when meeting the blitzing linebacker, was immediately rocked back onto his heels, and got driven back at the exact moment Rudolph tried to climb the pocket, ending up right in the quarterback's lap. This sent Homer further off balance and caused Rudolph to pull the ball down with no space to move.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer took the first-team running back reps to start the Steelers' preseason opener against Green Bay, indicating he is the lead back in the rotation ahead of Kaleb Johnson.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Homer took the first-team reps at running back to start the preseason opener, indicating he has won the early-down role ahead of Kaleb Johnson. The source uses Homer's first-team assignment as evidence of the Steelers' lack of confidence in Johnson, who received zero offensive snaps in the first 30 minutes.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Homer played with the 'ones' at running back as the next man up behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, who both got the night off. The source notes Homer has a solid roster chance thanks to his special teams skill set and capability as a dump-off target, and his playing time Thursday seemed to reflect that elevated standing.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Homer got the start for the Steelers in preseason action with their top two running backs sitting out, indicating he is ahead of Kaleb Johnson and Lew Nichols on the depth chart.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Homer got the start at running back for the Steelers against the Packers in the preseason opener with the top two backs sitting out.

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PositiveUsageAug 14, 2026Underdog NFL

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Steelers RBs in 1st half: Lew Nichols 8/30/1 Travis Homer 4/8/0 Kaleb Johnson didn't play a single snap.

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PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026Flock Fantasy

Travis Homer is noted as a player with upside who can be targeted on the waiver wire in shallow 10-team leagues.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back continues to get second and third-team reps at the same rate or higher than Kaleb Johnson, suggesting a stronger roster position.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Running back continues to get second and third-team reps at the same rate or higher than Kaleb Johnson, suggesting a stronger roster position.

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PositiveUsageAug 3, 202632BeatWriters

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In the warmup period, not facing a defense, the first team RB rotation. Rico Dowdle first two snaps Jaylen Warren next two snaps Travis Homer next two snaps Kaleb Johnson was the first RB with the 2's. #Steelers

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PositiveValueJun 1, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Ranked at 55 overall, but the source notes that if Homer were a full-time wide receiver, he would rank in the 30s, indicating significant upside if his role clarifies to full-time WR status.

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NegativeValueMar 28, 2026Legendary Upside

Drafted as wide receiver three at pick 154 in a zero-running-back team strategy. The source used Homer unconventionally as a receiver despite him being a corner, as part of a strategy to avoid forcing wide receiver early in the draft. This late-round value pick represents the source's willingness to roster non-traditional positions to maintain roster flexibility.

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PositiveRoleNo dateNFL.com News

Pass-catching option appeared to be better fit in Mike McCarthy's Steelers offense to fill out depth chart; positioned ahead of Kaleb Johnson on depth chart as McCarthy's preferred pass-catching back option.

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NegativeRoleNo dateDavis Mattek

Rostered as a running back in an FFPC main event league, indicating the source views Travis Homer as a viable late-round selection in competitive formats.

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