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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are not picking up Najee Harris’ fifth-year option, Channel 11 News confirms.
The running back is signed through this upcoming season. However, without the fifth-year option, he is set to become a free agent in spring 2025.
Harris’s option cost was $6.790 million for the fifth year.
can confirm the Steelers declined Najee Harris' 5th year option.
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) May 2, 2024
It appears the Steelers want to see how Harris and the running backs are in Arthur Smith's new offense. This also doesn't rule out a deal later on for the 26-year-old RB.
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