McFarland's New Lease on NFL Dreams with Birmingham Stallions

0:00On March 23rd, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted running back Anthony McFarlane Jr. in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft, taking him at the 124th overall pick. He came from the University of Maryland, where he starred for two seasons, including a standout game with 298 rushing arts, against Ohio State. In Pittsburgh, McFarlane joined a crowded backfield behind James Conner and Benny Snell Jr. He showed promise with 42 yards in his debut, but battled injuries over four years, appearing in just 17 games. The Steelers have a history of eyeing unconventional skill players, from wide receivers like Antonio Brown to Titans like Heath Miller. For McFarlane, though, health issues kept him from carving out a bigger role, limiting him to 146 rushing arts total and no. Touchdowns. Now thriving in the UFL, McFarlane has landed with the Birmingham Stallions for the 2026 season, his second team in the league after. Stints with others. The Stallions boasts former NFL names like quarterback Matt Carau and Speedster John Ross, plus four other X Steelers.

1:09This fresh chapter pairs McFarlane with a loaded roster hungry for success, keeping his pro dreams alive on a rising stage. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.