The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to decline RB Najee Harris’ fifth-year option has generated discussions about the future of the position. With the non-move, Harris is now slated to reach free agency in March—with Jaylen Warren a restricted free agent. The only running back of note they have behind the two is Cordarrelle Patterson.
But the Steelers only use Harris and Warren out of the backfield if they can help it. That’s been the story for the past two years when they’ve had both healthy, and that won’t change this year. But how will they manage the division of labor within that concise platoon?