Back to the Pittsburgh Steelers Newsfeed

Sports Illustrated Believes Pittsburgh Will Pick Up Najee Harris’ Fifth-Year Option

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has had two solid, if unspectacular, seasons since being drafted by Pittsburgh in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Harris’ upcoming third season in the league might be his most important though, as after the season the Steelers need to decide whether or not to pick up his fifth-year option for the 2025 season. Sports Illustrated predicted whether or not the fifth-year option would be picked up for each team’s first-round selection, and they believe the Steelers will pick up Harris’ option following the season.

“Harris entered Pittsburgh as one of the more ballyhooed running backs in recent years, and he hasn’t disappointed.