Last week, Steelers general manager Omar Khan joined The PM Team on 93.7 The Fan for an interview, and for the first time he was asked about RB Najee Harris’ fifth-year option being declined. He called it a “business decision” and said the declining of the fifth-year option doesn’t exclude the team from trying to work out a long-term deal with Harris. He even went as far as to say he would love to have Harris stay in Pittsburgh and enjoy a long career.
Actions speak louder than words, and the action of declining the option, knowing full well that Harris is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next season, would suggest otherwise.