Dwyer rushed for 10 yards and a touchdown on five carries in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. Despite coming away with a meager two yards per carry, Dwyer had an interesting night. He worked ahead of Stepfan Taylor as the No. 2 running back, and also poached a one-yard touchdown early in the game. Taylor, who is listed second on the depth chart, worked as such during the first preseason game. This battle seems to be closer than it first appeared, and the winner could enjoy the spoils of goal-line carries. It's also possible that the Cards could use both Dwyer and Taylor behind Andre Ellington, so the third man on the depth chart may even factor into the goal-line carries.

Working as the No. 3 running back, Dwyer gained seven yards on four carries in Saturday's preseason opener against the Texans. Andre Ellington handled one drive, followed by Stepfan Taylor, and then Dwyer. Taylor managed a measly nine yards on nine carries, but Dwyer only fared marginally better. Taylor is still the favorite to work as Ellington's top backup, a role that could be quite important.

During minicamp, coach Bruce Arians said Jonathan Dwyer was "in better shape and he's running routes and catching the ball better than I remember."

Jonathan Dwyer said he's unsure exactly what his role will be with the Cardinals. The Arizona Republic confirms the obvious -- that the running game will flow through Andre Ellington. But there are still touches to be had here, especially in short-yardage and goal-line sets. Dwyer, who was pursued in free agency by former Steelers assistant turned Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, will be battling with Stepfan Taylor for that work. He's ran with everyone from the first- to third-stringers during OTAs.

Cardinals signed RB Jonathan Dwyer to a one-year contract. Dwyer, 24, finished 2013 in Pittsburgh with 197 yards on 49 carries (4.0 YPC) and eight receptions. He's a devastating pass protector and excels in short yardage. Although Dwyer lacks a high ceiling, he's a sensible signing in Arizona due to his familiarity with Bruce Arians' offense. He's a better talent than Stepfan Taylor. If this is all the Cards add at tailback during the offseason, it'll be good news for Andre Ellington's fantasy outlook.

ESPN.com's Scott Brown believes the Steelers will attempt to re-sign free agent Jonathan Dwyer. Dwyer was Le'Veon Bell's primary backup in 2013, finishing with 49 carries and 197 yards. A short-yardage specialist, he could return as veteran insurance and shouldn't command much guaranteed money. The Steelers could also look to add depth at running back through the draft or free agency.

Jonathan Dwyer rushed three times for 10 yards in Pittsburgh's Week 17 win over the Browns. An on-again/off-again short-yardage specialist, Dwyer finishes 2013 with 49 carries for 197 yards. An impending free agent, there's no guarantee Dwyer will be back in the Steel City next season. Le'Veon Bell has put a stranglehold on starting duties for the Steelers.

Jonathan Dwyer rushed eight times for 38 yards and caught a three-yard pass in Pittsburgh's Week 10 win over Buffalo. Dwyer and Felix Jones (four carries, 16 yards) are the Steelers' "breather backs" behind Le'Veon Bell (25 touches). Dwyer would need a Bell injury to be worth grabbing in 12- and 14-team fantasy leagues.

Jonathan Dwyer rushed one time for 30 yards in Sunday's Week 9 loss at New England. Dwyer also caught one pass for 23 yards. But the big plays weren't enough to earn him any playing time over rookie Le'Veon Bell, who is locked in as a workhorse. Dwyer is waiver-wire fodder.

Jonathan Dwyer rushed three times for nine yards in the Steelers' Week 8 loss to the Raiders. Dwyer was the No. 2 back behind Le'Veon Bell on Sunday; he's essentially a "breather" player who only gets snaps when Bell needs to catch his breath. Dwyer isn't much of a fantasy handcuff because he'd likely share backfield duties with Felix Jones if Bell ever suffered an injury.