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The Dolphins have some injury issues at running back, but that isn't stopping them from parting ways with one member of the backfield. According to multiple reports, they have informed Aaron Shampklin that he is one of their cuts as they move to set their initial 53-man roster.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 12, 2025

Dolphins Sign Former Steelers RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a serious problem when it came to depth at the running back position last season. It seemed like the Steelers were constantly scrambling to find a new running back to back up one of their top options, as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren were both unable to stay healthy consistently over the course of the season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 11, 2025

Dolphins sign pair of running backs

With Alexander Mattison done for the season, the Dolphins are adding some running back depth.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 11, 2025

Dolphins Sign a Second Running Back

The Miami Dolphins indeed weren't done adding to their running back. The team announced late Monday afternoon it had signed eight-year veteran running back Mike Boone as well as former former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Aaron Shampklin, whose addition had been reported earlier in the day.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 11, 2025

Dolphins Bringing In a New Running Back

The Miami Dolphins' running back room is getting some help. The Dolphins will be signing former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Aaron Shampklin following a tryout Monday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / August 11, 2025

Dolphins Sign RB Aaron Shampklin

Dolphins Sign RB Aaron Shampklin Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reports the Dolphins have signed RB Aaron Shampklin. Shamplklin went undrafted in 2022 and has been on the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and LA Chargers.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 11, 2025

Dolphins to sign RB Aaron Shampklin

The Dolphins are adding running back Aaron Shampklin to their roster. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team will sign Shampklin after working him out on Monday.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 11, 2025

Bears Show Interest in Former Steelers RB

A former Pittsburgh Steelers running back worked out for an NFC North team in hopes of receiving another shot to break through in the NFL this summer.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 13, 2025

Steelers Release Former Harvard RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released running back Aaron Shampklin as part of their moves coinciding with their rookie camp. Shampklin is entering his

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30, 2024

Steelers Activate OL Dylan Cook From IR, Sign RB Aaron Shampklin To PS

Per the wire, the Steelers have activated OL Dylan Cook from injured reserve and are signing RB Aaron Shampklin to their practice squad. Cook, 26, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Montana following the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 30, 2024

Steelers Re-Sign Running Back after Clearing Waivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed running back Aaron Shampklin to their practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday. Shampklin had been waived by the team on Monday, and cleared waivers on Tuesday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 29, 2024

Just-Released Steelers RB Clears Waivers

Just-released Pittsburgh Steelers running back Aaron Shampklin has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any team or re-join the Steelers practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 28, 2024

Steelers Cut former Harvard Running Back

The Pittsburgh Steelers waived running back Aaron Shampklin from the practice squad, the team announced on Monday afternoon ahead of their game against the New York Giants.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / October 6, 2024

Who is Aaron Shampklin? Meet Steelers RB who worked as substitute teacher before NFL return

Here is everything to know about Aaron Shampklin, including why the Steelers running back worked as a substitute teacher before his NFL return.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / CBSSports.com / October 3, 2024

Steelers' Aaron Shampklin reveals he worked as substitute teacher while waiting for NFL opportunity

The newly promoted running back recorded his first carry of the season this past weekend

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 2, 2024

From substitute teacher to NFL: Steelers RB is ready to 'make a name' for himself

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Behind the Steel Curtain / October 2, 2024

Steelers sign RB, add LB to practice squad Wednesday

Pittsburgh also opened outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon’s 21-day practice window. After a busy Tuesday, the Steelers made more roster moves on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 2, 2024

Steelers Promote Harvard Graduate RB to Active Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have promoted running back Aaron Shampklin from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced on Wednesday morning.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2, 2024

Steelers Promote RB Aaron Shampklin Among Other Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have promoted RB Aaron Shampklin from the practice squad to the active roster. The Steelers also signed LB Jacoby

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Behind the Steel Curtain / September 4, 2024

Steelers sign a familiar face at RB onto the practice squad approaching Week 1

Aaron Shampklin is back. The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Aaron Shampklin to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday. Shampklin was originally waived at the roster-cut deadline after signing a reserve/future contract with the team to close out the 2023 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4, 2024

Steelers Placing RB Boston Scott On PS IR, Signing RB Aaron Shampklin

Brooke Pryor reports that the Steelers have placed RB Boston Scott on practice squad injured reserve and are signing RB Aaron Shampklin in his place. Scott, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Saints back in 2018.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / July 5, 2024

Aaron Shampklin Likes Being on ‘Family Oriented’ Steelers Team

All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is RB Aaron Shampklin. With only three true running backs likely to make the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final 53-man roster, Aaron Shampklin faces a steep climb to beat out the guys in front of him.