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Is Najee Harris Playing His Way Out Of A Second Contract With Steelers?

Is Najee Harris playing his way out of a second contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Steelers declined to exercise the fifth-year option for Najee Harris this year, making him a free agent in 2025. They felt they needed to see more from him before this season started, but what happens if they see it? How much are they willing to pay him next year? Will he price himself out of Pittsburgh?

The running back market was reasonably robust in 2024, and next year could be a decent one, too. Najee Harris will certainly be one of the top names on the market, but there is also James Conner and J.