Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said all the right things about pending free-agent running back Najee Harris, but he still made perfectly clear that the team plans to move on this offseason.
With Aaron Jones set to hit free agency, the Minnesota Vikings might need a new running back in 2025. One NFL analyst predicts the team will have interest in a Pittsburgh Steelers playmaker who is projected for a $27 million contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II isn't opposed to bringing back running back Najee Harris after declining his fifth-year option.
Nov 29, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) carries the ball as Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) moves in during the second quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Najee Harris is set to be a free agent, and it certainly does not appear he is on track to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers declined his fifth-year option, and in a weak running back free-agency crop, Harris is near the top of the options for teams.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have some tough decisions to make when it comes to their backfield after not accepting the fifth-year option of runni
The Steelers are ready to part ways with Najee Harris, which could open the door for another AFC team to address a major need.
Among the running backs who are on the Steelers roster entering the offseason, Ward was second in rushing yards last season. Both of the team’s top running backs, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, are set to be free agents.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to let running back Najee Harris walk in free agency, which leaves a hole at the position. To fill the void, one NFL analyst says the team should be interested in a veteran running back who is projected to make $8 million over two years in his next contract.
With the Pittsburgh Steelers likely to be in the market for a running back in 2025, one draft analyst believes the team will select a superstar running back in the NFL Draft who tallied over 2,000 yards on the ground last season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are projected to draft Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with their 2025 first-round pick.