Ball carrier Najee Harris entered the league in 2021 as the first round of the Steelers. He is now heading for the free agency.
It remains to be seen if the Steelers will resig him. Their exclusive negotiation window shrinks on time.
After three consecutive seasons of 1,000 yards, they chose not to exercise a fifth year option at $ 6.79 million. He had another season of 1,000 yards in 2024.
Steelers could apply the franchise label. According to current estimates, it will probably be north of $ 13.5 million for one year – more than double the fifth year option would have cost.
So, would they dare to let him move away, a year after Saquon Barkley? (And post-Derrick Henry and Post-Josh Jacobs?) The difference is, frankly, that these three had proven to be an overtaking above the rest of the players of the game. If the Steelers do not believe that Harris falls into the Same category, they will be inclined to ride with Jaylen Warren and Backfill via the Libre agency or the project.
It is a calculated risk. Although Harris does not have the kind of burst that the best rear-backs have, it is reliable. And sustainable. He never missed a match. Has a career reception, an average of 319.25 per season.
Yes, his career average is 3.8 yards per race. But he wins difficult sites. And it brings an advantage and a tenacity that can impregnate the rest of an offense.
Add the motivation that would come from the Steelers who did not keep it, and Harris could offer a good return on investment. And he will probably benefit from the fact that the ball carrier, like the mule, is back in style. With few high -end free agent options at the post, Harris could be one of those players who have an agreement in principle shortly after the opening of the negotiation window next month.
Unless the Steelers move quickly. Especially with scouting combine A / K / Central Tampering from next week.
