The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2022 and 2023 with Isiah Pacheco as their running back, a seventh-round pick out of Rutgers in 2022. This is a prime example of why running backs have been devalued over the years, as they’re viewed as a dime a dozen by evaluators.
When the Steelers traded for Justin Fields, they also acquired the right to exercise the fifth-year option on the quarterback's contract. Pittsburgh also holds a fifth-year option for running back Najee Harris, who the club selected at No.
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan gave an update regarding the fifth-year options for running back Najee Harris and quarterback Justin Fields at Monday’s pre-draft press conference.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough decision to make by May 2nd regarding Najee Harris' fifth-year option. Harris is going into the 2024 season on the last year of his rookie contract, with a fifth-year option worth $6.79 million.
The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled through most of the 2023 season with an often-injured, expensive defense and an offense that, for most of the year, was led by Matt Canada.
The Pittsburgh Steelers weapons are not ideal, especially after trading wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It’s quite clear they must improve, but they should feel like they have strength in their backfield at running back, where Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren should become a solid duo while Cordarrelle Patterson flanks as the third running back.
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was pretty much mum on whether the club’s going to place the fifth-year option or ink a long-term teal with running back Najee Harris this offseason.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten three 1,000-yard seasons from running back Najee Harris since selecting him 24th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. The bruising Alabama runner has drawn plenty of praise from Head Coach Mike Tomlin for his ability to deliver consistent performances.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and General Manager Omar Khan have two very important decisions to make during the 2024 offseason. The team now rosters two players that were selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Justin Fields and Najee Harris, which means a decision needs to be made about the fifth-year option on their rookie contracts.
Steel City Underground presents it’s ‘Upon Review’ series of Pittsburgh Steelers positional group grades for the 2023 NFL season with statistical analysis and performance reviews.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was pretty much mum on whether the club’s going to place the fifth-year option or ink a long-term teal with running back Najee Harris this offseason.
Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus recently did an exercise of predicting the fifth-year option decisions for every 2021 first-round draft pick. In regards to Steelers running back Najee Harris, Spielberger believes Pittsburgh will pickup up the option.
Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan has been as busy as a bee during the 2024 offseason. He signed Russell Wilson, Patrick Queen and Deshon Elliott as free-agent upgrades for Mike Tomlin to deploy.
Russell Wilson stole the sports spotlight on Sunday when reports surfaced that the former Super Bowl champion will be joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oddsmakers also took notice — but which way did the pendulum swing?
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is entering the final year of his rookie deal, meaning that that the Steelers will soon have to make a decision on his fifth-year option.
The Steelers are expected to exercise RB Najee Harris‘ fifth-year option before the May 2 deadline.
Calm down Philly, the Eagles aren’t signing Saquon Barkley in the offseason.
Najee Harris is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2024, which means the Steelers have a big decision to make on the former-first round running back this offseason. Should Pittsburgh pick up his fifth-year option?
The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their 2023 season with a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card game on Monday. Despite showing a lot
Despite having 17 winning seasons and 11 playoff appearances under head coach Mike Tomlin, it’s clear changes are needed for the Pittsburgh Steelers following Monday’s 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills during Super Wild Card Weekend.
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. It was a frustrating loss that left players like running back Najee Harris looking for answers and change within the team building.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills ended in disappointment, marking the culmination of a rollercoaster season. Steeler Nation had held high hopes for their team, in no small part due to the impressive performances of running back Najee Harris in the lead-up to the matchup.
Call last Saturday’s Steelers game against the Ravens an extended prep for Sunday’s playoff against the Bills. Swap the rain and chill in Baltimore for icy cold, snow and blustery winds.
The chilly, drizzle Saturday in Baltimore begged for a blue-collar running game with long, time-consuming drives. Steelers star Najee Harris definitely enjoyed the assignment.
Earlier this season, Najee Harris was one of the most front-facing supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive, publically calling out critics of coordinator Matt Canada. Fast forward 10 games into the 2023 season and the team's leading rusher is changing his tune.
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