The Steelers Are Reportedly Intent On Re-Signing Najee Harris

Meanwhile, the Steelers are keen on bringing Najee Harris back on a new deal.

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette‘s Gerry Dulac, the team met with the player’s agent at the NFL Scouting Combine this week to discuss a potential return.

“General manager Omar Khan has met with Doug Hendrickson of Wasserman Sports, Harris’ representative, about the possibility of re-signing their former No. 1 draft choice, who is an unrestricted free agent,” Dulac wrote.

Pittsburgh declined Harris’ fifth-year option last year, but they want him on the roster for next season, with head coach Mike Tomlin understood to be in favor of getting him on a deal.

“Part of the decision is how much it would cost the team to re-sign Harris, who is likely to command between $7 million and $10 million annually,” Dulac added. “That would seem to be a strange move for the Steelers after they already declined picking up his fifth-year option for 2025, which would have cost them $6.7 million.”

The Steelers have $60.073 million in cap space heading into the new league year, so they are in a very comfortable position. However, the running back market is still not what it used to be, despite the impacts of Barkley and Henry in 2024.

Still, the Steelers are likely to appreciate the fact that Harris has given them everything since he was drafted in 2021, recording 4,312 yards and 28 touchdowns in four years. His durability has also been key, as he hasn’t missed a single game to date.

Even Bonnie Blue would have a hard time beating that.