Najee Harris watched the Pittsburgh Steelers decline his fifth-year option, a somewhat surprising move to those positioned on the outside. Exercising the running back’s fifth-year option meant guaranteeing him roughly $6.8 million for the 2025 season. While they made no announcements, the team reportedly wants to see his fit in the new offense.
Their decision now means that Harris can become an unrestricted free agent in March. The franchise tag for running backs will be nearly double his fifth-year option, so that’s not happening. If the Steelers keep him, it’s on an extension, or a new contract. But how does he feel about all this?