Pittsburgh Steelers Officially Decline Najee Harris 5th Year Option

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[@theallseeinggoy1590]

Never listen to the outside noise. The Steelers are not gonna lose this man. Hes a Steeler.

[@Phoenix-pm2qr]

Idk... they ALWAYS pick up the 5th year option on guys, even those who are average. The only ones they didn't in recent memory is Jarvis, Artic, Edmunds, and now Harris....

[@Mcdamn1026]

I think they are dumb for them not giving Najee his 5th year option for only $6.79 million…..it locks him up for another year for a very cheap price under $7 million and he deserves the money he has been a 1000 yard rusher multiple times behind a shittey line…..behind this new line he might go for 1400 and Warren might go for 1200 on the ground

[@hiimbob2121]

Najee is replaceable. Warren is better. Any 2nd or 3rd rounder would be cheaper and have higher upside

[@kennanevans5210]

@@hiimbob2121would love to have him though but I guess if we talking business yes

[@johnray3927]

Warren isnt better. He broke off a couple big runs because of his small stature. It is easier for him to hide. Najee had two or three 1000 yard seasons behind a shitty offensive line. Lets wait and see how he does behind a better offensive line.e​@hiimbob2121

[@Mcdamn1026]

Yea but for 6.79 million for another year to look at him wouldn’t be a bad idea

[@paladin1726]

They could have different designs for Najee

[@JORDANReviewsIt]

We still have to figure out how to pay our qb room and a another wr

[@MarvyG23]

I can see najee getting a contract extension

[@honcho714]

I think that is what's going to happen as well.

[@Kris-zu4xz]

Same 👍 he's a perfect back for a 1-2 punch offense. Should run better with the newly assembled line and better OC too. Very excited to see! Would love to see a 3 year extension at a fair market/team friendly deal.

[@dillwidit]

im honestly not sure. think about it, an extension woulda only been to get him cheaper over a few years as opposed to what he woulda been guaranteed for the 5th year option, and Najee has been seen supporting other backs tryin to 'get paid what they deserve' type thing. so i think he is going to want to test free agency before ever signing back with us. just my opinion but we shall see. the best thing about this, since i disagree with not picking it up, is that Najee is going to feed! i already knew he would with our revamped Oline but now with a chip on his shoulder and running for his next contract on top of it. i truly think we lost him because of it. to keep him we would have to pay more than what the 5th yr option woulda been. and i dont see that happening because Warren is going to feed as well and we'll be good with him and a back in that 5th yrs draft.

[@brianwhite3428]

Has Harris lead the League in Rushing? Has Harris even made the Pro-Bowl? Has Harris even broken a rushing record in a game? So my question Is why would Pittsburgh offer Harris a 5th yr option?

[@Kris-zu4xz]

​@@brianwhite3428 do a Google search bud

[@watchmykicksllc]

that's messed up, Najee is a good solid back, warren can't do it by himself

[@QAB19]

Why can't Warren do it by himself??

[@TheBlaster54]

FYI, Being the kind of runner Najee is he can’t do it by himself either. Najee and Jaylen make for a very good Thunder and Lightning duo. They need each other to keep themselves as fresh as possible. The average vocational life span of an NFL running back is four years.

[@IcemanIceman-lt4st]

@@QAB19 becouse he wont make it a entire season don't be dumb like steelers where with bell that lost us superbowls becouse he was injured every year.

[@rfunk47]

@@TheBlaster54Najee already did it by himself before warren

[@b-lo3145]

3 consecutive 1,000 yard season with what was a horrible OLine & no deep ball passing game what so ever

[@Lord_Stinkfoot]

I love NH, but let it play out this year, and do a longer contract.

[@garygoodrich7495]

They'll renew him. No worries.

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

This is what Im hoping for. Naj did a lot to enable us to win over the last three years and should be shown appreciation for that.

[@TheKodaGaming]

​@@NoOneYaKnow666he's been producing since he showed up lol, I don't get how all these people say otherwise

[@mjdagoat]

They may not why idk but they will find a reason not to

[@mjdagoat]

1000 yards even without no line each season in his career an u want to let that go

[@KevinPrimus]

Steelers are building everything around him and Jaylen. Only the outsiders are pitting our two backs against each other. The organization wants both to succeed and both to last. I wish folk would stop projecting OTHER running backs’ issues on Najee. Jerome Bettis lasted 13 years with ALL THAT ABUSE his body took. Najee is in a better place physically than the Bus because he’s not being asked to be the bell cow any more. People act like the Steelers org is out to screw their players. Not giving the 5th-year option is BETTER for Najee. He gets to earn his second contract earlier. He’s durable. He’ll prove it. And now he has a line and a proven play caller. The front office isn’t trying to use Najee and lose him. He will perform, and they will be happy to pay him more.

[@johnray3927]

Come on, you know the Steelers are cheapskates.

[@paladin1726]

Very well said, sir

[@princeofs0ul1]

FUCKING THANK YOU!!!! Bro you literally said everything I want to say to these jokers smh Najee is also the one to hold teammates accountable, he’s a TRUE leader on that team

[@keithnodaros2876]

I do not sign him. I give it to warren then draft another, not in 1st. He will wear down in 3 yrs. Give him 2 yrs at 5 per, thats his true value

[@MyFighter7773]

I feel they'll give him a new contract he doesn't fumble he's durable they'd be stupid not too

[@kpowers]

For Najee I say let's look at the stats after this season with a new improved line and no more Matt Canada

[@ybranyable]

this is a mistake.... they shd have gave him. its just one year and not even big money

[@Prophecy1968]

Naj the first and only back since L-Bell to rush for over a 1000 yards and did it 3 times with a subpar O-line. James Conner couldn't because it was too much pounding on his body and Conner was jacked! And No i don't think warren can take that pounding either. Realize when you have a good thing and give him an extension already. The dude is not injury prone and he's not beat up

[@colelawson8000]

Stop it.. Warren stats are better than Harris with less carries. I love them to be a double headed monster.

[@billytautuaa]

Interested in seeing how Najee does with this new OL.

[@izzice2609]

Warren proved he isn't an all weather back Extend that man

[@Mcdamn1026]

NEXT QUESTION----If Najee plays well how much does his extension look like? Also do the Steelers sign Justin fields and Russel Wilson to an extension ?????

[@cha867]

Najee heart and personality way better than bell

[@korymacdowell3881]

I say keep him and sign him long term. If that’s not the case then yall better not let that man walk for free.

[@KevinPrimus]

It’s not actually a negative. Fifth year option just gives the team another year to decide what they want to do. Najee gets his numbers again… he’ll get a bigger bag than the 5th-year option NEXT year - along with the extension. It will work out better for him. No worries.

[@SteelSquad412]

The way yall help billionaires justify not paying people is hilarious 😂😂 imagine if I told you ,” Hey I know I’m suppose to pay you this year , but go out there and risk yourself for me one more year giving me everything you’ve got , and then I promise I’ll (consider) paying you. If you anything short of great , or if you get injured . I won’t give you a dime . Run along now 🏃🏾 “ 😂😂

[@alexloomis2398]

​@@SteelSquad412 facts. Thank you

[@frostjotunn362]

​@@SteelSquad412But...he is getting paid.

[@ireneknight8701]

@@SteelSquad412 One thing is that if say Harris quit playing at the end of this , he would have made more money than if he were to never had played at all Najee Harris signed a 4 year , $13,047,447 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $6,849,052 signing bonus, $13,047,447 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,261,862. In 2024, Harris will earn a base salary of $2,439,197, while carrying a cap hit of $4,151,460 and a dead cap value of $4,151,460. So as you can see, he made with the signing bonus, over 4 million dollars a year .. to play a game for five months a year, to say he wasn’t “ paid “ is not true.

[@SteelSquad412]

@@ireneknight8701 who ever said he “ wasn’t paid “ 😂😂😂 yall make up things to make your argument sound better . It’s not Najee’s fault they drafted him in the first round! He was productive! He has done his job! He deserves to get paid at least like an average running back and that 5th year option was cheap as ever compared to the RB market . You don’t draft a first rounder to let him hit free agency 4 years later like he hasn’t produced . He has produced! And he’s been available! Hes not even asking to be paid like a top back and they still took the cheap route. Rooneys always take the cheap route . You are trying so hard to make this make sense 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dillwidit]

but we are talking simply about that 5th year... not an extention or wondering how much longer he'll last. so i dont think longevity is relevant. and 6.7mill for what he can do that year. definetly worth it. think about what other players near the top of their position get paid.

[@mikeakey3358]

If they ront extend him, this is the first time i will wholely disagree with Khan

[@Bluehorrorcult]

Yea jive surprised about this move, would've gave him an opportunity to work behind an improved O-line, yea he had alot of yards that didn't matter for us and sometimes it seemed like his shadow would tackle him at times, but yeah i wouldn't put all my eggs in Warrens basket because Warren seemed like he benefited from Harris like the old Lightning n Thunder from the Giants awhile back

[@MB-wv5gb]

I’m hoping for an extension for Naj

[@amsey3700]

Najee’s worth $8-$10mil/year…why pay him less than $7mil/year…Steelers respect him and will give him an extension

[@johnray3927]

That's nonsense. Why would you pay someone more just because. They will probably let him go after this season.

[@uDontKnowUrDad]

@@johnray3927sad thing is, I love Najee man. Did more than he gets credit for. When business is involved, feelings cannot be. Regardless, wish him nothing but success

[@Anthony-dj7ek]

Stop it. He doesn't have a any speed. All power. There will be Rb in draft that will be younger and quicker with fresh legs and more explosive for cheaper.

[@johnray3927]

@Anthony-dj7ek That is not the way to do it. You have to have continuity. Steelers will turn into a mediocre team.

[@Anthony-dj7ek]

@johnray3927 they will have that with jaylen Warren and a new fresh Rb probably someone better then najee. NAJEE SHOULDNT EVEN BEEN DRAFTED in the 1st round anyway, should have been a O linemen. Why pay him 7 mill when you can still have Jaylen next season and get a really good Rb in draft for cheap.

[@ralphmilleriii9957]

Najee produced with defenses constantly having 8 in the box against a predictable offense where NOBODY feared the QB. Dang near every time Robinson went in motion, the ball was going to Najee. The play calling was so “junior varsity”.

[@mikerhem1273]

Yup and after all that running we learned 1 important factor about him. Hes the slowest RB in the league. You just cant pay for that kinda speed. All power trucking With no speed is like a broken Herrick Henry or Nick Chubb. Just cant pay for that kind of build. Speed kills. thats Why we all loved When Warren came in the game with his random speed burst runs. Warren is just not a 3 down back. So we should find a way to pay both on the cheap. But definitely don't overpay Naj

[@b-lo3145]

Warren continues to have fumble issues too

[@daburgh5644]

Harris and Warren each have 5 fumbles the past 2 years.

[@b-lo3145]

@@daburgh5644 ok but Harris has almost 3 times as much touches so Warren fumbles at a way higher percentage

[@ringoesroadking]

Out of 53 regular and postseason games. 28% of games under 3ypc 60% of games under 4ypc 35% of games under 40 yds rushing 43% of games under 50 yds rushing Has any other nfl RB ever been outplayed by the backup by every metric of evaluation for 2 full seasons and had a job, let alone a big payday? Serious question?

[@chrisrobinson8339]

I'm not worried about najee's health.

[@tonymacaluso1265]

They need to pay Najee Harris don't do the man nasty

[@ObaShango7]

Man honestly bruh, Naj deserved that bruh. They damn near ran that man into the ground and did everything they asked of him but.. it is what it is

[@prestonhudnall2599]

Hear me out just a theory.. they trade Najee maybe even Dan Moore or a pick for a receiver because you have Warren Patterson and the kid from Georgia

[@quantum_dongle]

Why pick up the fifth year option when you're going to have a new money contact that includes 2025 anyway?

[@RonnieG23230]

I think he’ll get a new contract tomlin loves Najee

[@juliuscastillo922]

Its a smart decision. Steelers have bigger issues to deal with tham RB. QB position has to be sorted and RB can be replaced in the draft next year. Harris should be motivated this year to earn his big contract with or without the Steelers next year and Steelers still have Warren in 2025. Id rather have Warren than Harris and to Moats feelings argument, Harris is s professional and should be motivated by this. Its all business

[@dabur74]

Najee will be extended. This has nothing to do with his production but everything to do is front office thinking future cap space.

[@Bigdawgjoser]

Najee starts every season slow maybe this will be motivation and we’ll see him run even harder 💪🏽

[@princeofs0ul1]

Bruh the O-line literally can’t block until week 8 or 9. It’s not Najee starting slow, it’s the offense finding chemistry. They just don’t start the season with it

[@KevinPrimus]

Mostly agree with both @Bigdawgjoser and @princeofs0ul1. He does start off slow, but mostly because offensive lone has taken half a season to gel. Other factor was the foot injury that he played through.

[@Bigdawgjoser]

@@princeofs0ul1 I get the o line is trash but Najee should be running hard like Derrick Henry and I haven’t seen that from him

[@WeekendWisdom]

This is super smart. Najee is not goin anywhere

[@R34LI7Y]

I think they’ll franchise tag him if he has a good year, if it’s a repeat of last year then they’ll let him walk

[@keithnodaros2876]

Man Moats u out yo mind

[@SteelerNationInMaryland]

Defenses fear Najee’s powerful and crushing run and short pass catches. He can beat linebackers, safeties and CBs.

[@tariksmith3429]

Najee is a top tier player/ running back 💯💯💯💯💯

[@angelahatfield6061]

This is just dumb, Najee deserves to be here.

[@KevinPrimus]

It is a dumb conversation because Najee will be here. The media has portrayed the 5th-year option like it’s a vote of confidence or no confidence. It is literally an option… gives the team an EXTRA year to make a decision on a player without that player being free to go elsewhere. The Steelers don’t need an extra year. All the real issues have been dealt with - OC, O-line, experienced QB. So they don’t need an extra year to decide. They can decide on the first 4 years whether to offer a multi-year extension. I’m confident Najee will perform this year and the Steelers will offer him (and Jaylen) offers that will make them both want to stay.

[@shawnengles8771]

I think they wanna see how he works in the new scheme before they commit to him longer term.

[@artmccumber8850]

Just shooting from the hip but I believe Najee believes he is worth more than 7 million per year for an extension more than likely in the 7-9 million per year. Maybe Khan Artist thought Najee would holdout going into his final year (5th year option) causing distraction. I don't think it's realistic he holds out this year. Plus it's easier to replace RB.

[@HoPeFuLCheWBaCCa]

All I got to say is if Najee Harris ends up with close to 5 YPC. They are going to be salty af when they need to pay him like $8-9 million per year. In Smith's offense, he could end up with 1500 yards this year. Look at the years Derrick Henry was in Smith's offense. Henry had his best years.

[@SteelerNationInMaryland]

The only reason is there is a plan for at least three year extension

[@lamontcurry7033]

Didn't I call this way back when they sign Patterson..my wisdom is CEO status..like i said draft oline first two rounds then wr third..the same cat that said trade dj last yr and get Addison for kenny last yr

[@mastergroshi677]

bell had a better o line

[@city4125]

We made the right decision. And we need to pay warren next year

[@balayagesalon]

Whatchya talking about long term for .they just needed to pick up his 5th yr

[@Bluehorrorcult]

I can actually see him moving on to Vegas next

[@truthfromthestand9994]

What I’m seeing…is Kahn is not handing out money to guys he didn’t pick unless they are no doubt performers. And it’s hard to pay him when the undrafted guy has taken a significant portion of your touches. If I look at Kahn’s drafts…I’m guessing he feels like he’s building a line that most backs could be successful behind. And Najee isn’t an impact/game-changer RB. I’m not paying a RB not named Mcaffery.

[@gamebro38]

I believe that najee deserves that 5th year contract.

[@CharlesB42388]

I honestly believe it was a smart business move, we have a new offensive coordinator. We do not know what this is gonna look like under his leadership. We don’t know if Harris world thrive under the offensive mind of Arthur Smith we just have no clue yet so why pay someone $7 million if Harris doesn’t fit the mold, we just don’t know. I do think if Najee flourishes in this offensive system he will get a new contract. He will get a bigger contract but I also believe it’s the same field why pay someone $23 million for something we don’t know how he’s gonna fit into the mold of the new offensive coordinator mindset, it’s a smart business decision on the Steelers part

[@NeweraGolf]

And why can’t jaylen Warren get 300+ touches?

[@ultimatechickenhorsesweat2614]

I’m surprised as well, but I mean running backs seem to grow on trees now. Still love naj and sad to see

[@lewischampion8484]

Tomlin knows how to motivate his players

[@George-bb9yi]

Love Najee, but the Steelers are going to have pay Wilson or Fields (or both), so the payroll is an issue.

[@onepercent3697]

I really believe there making a mistake so what happens when you up jaylens work load i think it worked because najee took the most of the workload while jaylen stayed rested but taken care of players is a reason why i rooted for the steelers!

[@gregorymorris8343]

Good baller and great person ❤❤❤🎉

[@yoo2oobwacher887]

10:42 then why draft Najee? He’s the same running back as he was in college.

[@balayagesalon]

After Rudolph .i have a hard time believing what they say

[@kpowers]

L. Bell just doesn't sound right

[@balayagesalon]

They are the #2 tandem in the league

[@kennanevans5210]

I’m not surprised with the decision taking in both your points but we let bell and Conner go and they still Atleast had another year or 2 of success….we’ll Connor did. Not sure why we still putting cap in McFarland tho.

[@zergelgaming363]

I would not be surprised to see a lower guaranteed money and and a steep incentive pay

[@DK-wr5wx]

Yet you can look at some players on this team that they've kept around like Larry O, who hasn't done anything in 2 years and is getting paid significantly more. Nate Herbig who isn't a starter has a cap hit this upcoming season of over 5 million. To compound that Warren has 1 more year, so we'll be looking at RB as a need position in next years draft

[@zacward8806]

they will probably extend najee

[@mjdagoat]

Moats u definitely said it right they did lev bell the same way work horses him then when time to pay him wanna come up with excuses on why they won't pay him what he was looking for he had the most touches out of any rb in the league at the time they should have Givin him what he asked for just on the strength of what he did for them but they have no loyalty to any other player except Ben an that is bs

[@post-man]

Najee has not lived up to expectations. His yards per carry is below average. He can't find holes that well. 5-6 million is his value. Let him walk. He's not gonna get 8-10 million from any other team. Give Warren the 💰 UDFA is clearly better than the 1st rounder.

[@theallseeinggoy1590]

You sound like you smoke to much grass...their oline was literally shit. And this man still put in the work of a true Steeler....

[@chavezchavo51]

"Better together than they are apart"

[@KevinPrimus]

Agree. They both get to perform under a new, but proven OC. They both can get extension offers. Steelers have positioned both to perform, and their payday will be based on this best possible scenario. I’m not worried at all about out this decision.

[@williamboscolovich3459]

Could this be a like check yourself petty shit now you gotta earn it type stuff bc of the locker room stuff going on during last season?

[@kyronhenderson6868]

Yall calm down the 5th year just 6 millions be disrespectful to just give him that for 1 year the Khan Artist will give him a good contract probably in a week or two

[@sadikictr2]

Are we making a Connor mistake?

[@Varzaak]

I think the Steelers want him to leave on his own. I think with some of the past negative comments it made him expendable.

[@chrisrobinson8339]

We should have paid L.Bell. we're still looking for a running back. 🤦🏾

[@snipinmonsta]

this is why I said we shouldnt have drafted him to begin with. Our team had wayyy to many holes when we drafted him. We wasted his talents and our picks

[@jimmymitchell8403]

I see them trading him sometime during the season

[@DK-wr5wx]

So the list Pickett, Harris, Bush and Edmunds. We can really go back to Bud Dupree with only TJ to break it up. That list doesn't look good

[@lokiloc3]

Can't lie not mad rather try n pay fields with that extra or sign someone Jalen is a beast and talks about the love of the game 1st he's just as talented if not more and would possibly be cheaper to sign long term

[@city4125]

Just imagine Jalen Warren with 20 carries a game and 5 passes a game.

[@alex.p2194]

Would be hurt and have a lot of fumbles

[@jimd509]

What you think,should Steelers trade Najee for Debo. Removes Najee’s cap. makes room to get Sutton. Then will be #2 WR Sutton & #2RB/#3WR Debo. get 2 for price of 1.play chess this yr🤷‍♂️🤔🤣

[@ybranyable]

think abt the extension after the option.... this aint good

[@alsalazar4826]

Nobody panic, he’s about to get paid.

[@mralwayslate1496]

We may see another levon bell hold out

[@ireneknight8701]

People, listen to master moats, he is telling you how it works.. he should know better than any non player. We can’t keep believing that the players are great and we should treat them better. This from the money standpoint is a business, the Steelers or any team should not be expected to pay more than a player is worth. Nor should a player be expected to sign for less than he’s worth. Feeling’s are not important here..

[@oscarhoward34]

I'm a steelers faithful and this is disappointing to say the least

[@tka72]

They do something for like 3 years at $5m a year with like $10m guaranteed...

[@city4125]

Any other team would of moved on to starting warren

[@aaronwilson5978]

Why not sign him he's amazing

[@lukkyluciano]

kind of weird thing to do, hope Najee runs angry with a chip on his shoulder.

[@genephillips4955]

Tomlins Azz. There saying Najee may be a problem. He said at the seasons' end that the team needs discipline. He's right, and Tomlins Azz didn't like that. Now he's a problem. I say this all the time. The problem is TOMLIN!!! WE WILL NEVER WIN WITH TOMLIN.. HE'S DONE!!!!

[@balayagesalon]

He had to deal with a crap o line and matt canada and effed up qb's

[@dougberry4535]

I never believed they would sign Najee because they have Warren and they'll just draft somebody else to fill in Najee spot they might try to do an extension with him whether he takes it or not.

[@jefffowlerr]

I think they don't want to tie him down to a one year contract and sign him a better deal they did the same to bell and we all seen what happened to him

[@thomasangerole8766]

Give him an extension for around 5 yrs/ 40 mil

[@ericaesslinger5556]

Coach T is gonna run the wheels off any rb

[@user-eh6cd6wm3z]

A 1000 yds isn't but 60 yds. a game playing 17 games

[@balayagesalon]

Bell got 15 mil

[@GanjaKingB]

You’re looking at the Cowboys next HB. 😭

[@cosbysweater6769]

GM’s want their own guys. Guys they drafted.