The Pittsburgh Steelers declined to exercise the fifth-year option of Najee Harris’ rookie contract. Steelers general manager Omar Khan stated, “It was a business decision that we had to make by May 2.”
Khan added, “But Najee’s awesome to have around here. Love Najee as a player and a person. Just because we didn’t pick it up, it doesn’t exclude us from doing something with Najee long-term. I’d love to say Najee was here and had a long career in Pittsburgh. He really represents us well on the field and off the field.” Pittsburgh did not work out a long-term contract with Harris before the season commenced.