The Pittsburgh Steelers declined the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris last month, and now entering the last year on his contract, Harris needs to play well to hit the open market as a hot commodity. For that reason, 2024 represents a “make or break” season for Harris, according to NFL.com’s Nick Shook. Shook writes that with the way the RB market has “collapsed,” Harris needs to cash in.
“That makes this a prove-it year for the Alabama product, who has at times carried the Steelers’ offense on his back, but who has also seen his job threatened by backup Jaylen Warren.