Pittsburgh The cost to pick up running back Najee Harris’s fifth-year option, which would have kept him under contract through the 2025 season, was revealed to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris’s playing time over the last three seasons has accrued so much that the Steelers will have to pay him for both the basic fifth-year option and the “playing time” extra. For his option, that amounts to $6,790,000.00.
Harris has qualified for the Pro Bowl and has over 1,000 yards in each of his three NFL seasons. With Arthur Smith, the new offensive coordinator, calling the plays in 2024, he and Jaylen Warren, who have established themselves as the team’s one-two punch, are anticipated to take on even more of the job. He had 170 receiving yards and ran for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns in the previous season.
The option on Harris may be exercised by the Steelers until May 2. He will become a free agent following the 2024 season if they don’t. According to current rumours, the team will exercise Harris’ fifth-year option. It seems the former 24th-overall choice is destined to remain in Pittsburgh for at least another two years as a captain and an increasingly important member of the offence. For the most up-to-date information, exclusive interviews, movie analyses, and much more, be sure to bookmark All Steelers!
