Packers RB James Starks To Visit Steelers

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    Green Bay Packers veteran free agent running back James Starks is scheduled to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

    He rushed for 493 yards and three touchdowns last season while backing up NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year running back Eddie Lacy.

    Starks is a 6-foot-2, 218-pound power back who averaged 5.5 yards per carry last season.

    For his career, Starks has rushed for 1,427 yards on 322 carries with five touchdowns.

    The Steelers could use a backup behind LeVeon Bell.

    Source: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/James-Starks-to-visit-Steelers.html