For whatever reason, it appeared to be a foregone conclusion that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Najee Harris would go their separate ways after the 2024 season. While Harris could indeed depart via free agency,

Harris is coming off his best rushing campaign since his rookie year with the Steelers in 2021. He hasn't missed a single game in four seasons, and has proved to be one of the NFL's most durable players. But is he worth the money, when the Steelers have been canned from the playoffs in the first round the last two years?

With the sentiment that running backs aren't worth paying quickly eroding, Najee Harris could cash out upon reaching free agency as his rookie contract expires

Not picking up Najee Harris‘ fifth-year option, the Steelers also did not conduct any known extension talks before Week 1. A team with a no-in-season negotiating policy has either left this winter window open to re-sign Harris or is prepared to move on with Jaylen Warren and a cheaper option in 2025.

Spotrac has now projected Harris' contract in free agency, and it comes in as a healthy three years, $27 million. That would make Harris the ninth highest-paid running back in the entire NFL, tied for that spot with New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to let running back Najee Harris walk in NFL free agency, and they could replace him in the draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will hit the open market this offseason, setting up what will likely be a

The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be moving on from Najee Harris as they head into next season due to not exercising his fifth-year option last

During Najee Harris’ four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has been a metronome of production. However, for a running back who has produced 4,312 yards and 28 touchdowns, his reputation is that of someone who has gained 1,

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back position has been something of focus for quite some time now. Of course, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have created a nice one-two punch, but something still is missing from this Pittsburgh rushing attack.