Now entering a contract year after the Pittsburgh Steelers declined his fifth-year option, Najee Harris has a lot at stake in 2024. He will be operating in a new offensive system and looking to prove the Steelers wrong for declining a $6.79 million salary in 2025. He reportedly cut some weight and is looking as agile as ever, which will be a big help with the wide-zone concepts that Arthur Smith is known for in the running game.
The reactions to the fifth-year option decision were mixed. Some were surprised, while others were excited about the prospects of the Steelers making RB Jaylen Warren the primary running back in 2025 and beyond.