The Pittsburgh Steelers made a business decision when they declined Najee Harris’ fifth-year option last May. He had three-straight seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards and had yet to miss a game, but an emerging Jaylen Warren and a new offensive system with Arthur Smith compelled them to play the waiting game to see how things would shake out.
That makes Harris an unrestricted free agent in March, and ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler says he’s positioned himself well with a strong season.
“One player who has really helped himself is Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris,” Fowler wrote via ESPN.