The Pittsburgh Steelers shocked many when they declined to pick up the fifth-year option on running back Najee Harris’ rookie contract. It was especially surprising giving that they are expected to run the ball as much as any team in the NFL, once again, in an Arthur Smith offense that utilizes the run game heavily.
Regardless, it also made it evident that the Steelers aren’t going to pay both Harris and Jaylen Warren, who himself is set to be a restricted free agent in 2025, but Pittsburgh will all but certainly bring back on a new deal.