The Pittsburgh Steelers declined Najee Harris’ fifth-year option back in May. He won’t see another May in the Black and Gold, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes. While the Steelers left open the possibility of an extension for Harris this fall, Fittipaldo doesn’t see it happening.
He hopped on 93.7 The Fan recently with Joe Starkey for his usual wide-ranging Steelers interview spot, touching on Harris. During a rapid-fire question-and-answer prediction session, he said both that Harris won’t sign an extension and that he is in his last year with the team.
That’s hardly surprising for a player once a team passes on your fifth-year option.