McFarland signed to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland was waived by Pittsburgh on Thursday and ultimately went unclaimed. He has primarily been a member of the practice squad this season, but the 24-year-old has suited up three times to serve as a returner.

McFarland was waived by the Steelers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland hasn't suited up with the Steelers since Week 11 against the Browns and was serving as the team's return man during his three appearances this season. He'll likely be a candidate to return to the team's practice squad, or he may pursue a new opportunity elsewhere.

McFarland (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has served as Pittsburgh's primary kick returner when healthy this season. However, he was surpassed by Godwin Igwebuike for the role in Week 11 and that has seemingly carried forward into Week 12.

Pittsburgh activated McFarland (knee) from its injured reserve list Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland is finally ready to return to action after he missed seven games recovering from a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 versus San Francisco. As long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren remain healthy though, McFarland's path to carries is relatively narrow.

McFarland (knee) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland was designated to return for injured reserve Monday and he now appears to be nearing a return to the field. The running back last appeared in a game Week 1 versus the 49ers.

McFarland (knee) returned to practice Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland went to Pittsburgh's injured reserve list with a knee injury after a Week 1 loss versus San Francisco, but it now seems he could return as early as Week 7 at the Rams. The Steelers now have a 21-day window to activate him before he'd be relegated to IR for the remainder of the year.

McFarland (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland had already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Browns after not being able to practice all week. However, his shift to IR wasn't necessarily expected. The move will now leave the Steelers without their No. 3 running back and kick returner. Practice squad call-up, Qadree Ollison and Gunner Olszewski are expected to handle those roles in Week 2.

McFarland (knee) has been ruled out for Monday night's contest versus Cleveland, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has been unavailable for practice this week with a knee injury and will now be forced to miss Monday's game. He'll now set his sights on returning for Week 3 against Las Vegas.

McFarland (knee) did not participate at practice Friday ahead of Monday's game versus Cleveland, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's looking increasingly unlikely McFarland will be available in Week 2 after managing just five offensive snaps in Week 1. If he misses time, it will leave Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren virtually alone to share carries out of Pittsburgh's backfield.

McFarland (knee) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland may be in danger of missing the team's divisional clash Monday against the Browns. However, with an extra day before the game, the Maryland product will have additional time to recover before kickoff. If he were to miss, the impact may be greater in the return game as opposed to the backfield, as the 2020 fourth-round selection saw just five snaps on offense in Week 1. Although, he did see two targets and caught both for a total of 11 yards.