CONFIRMED: Najee Harris does not want to leave Pittsburgh.
*Najee Harris’ Agent Refutes Rumors of the Player’s Departure*
The rumors that Najee Harris, the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ running back, was planning to leave the team have been denied by his agent ¹. The rumors started after Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette claimed that Harris had asked the Steelers to decline his fifth-year player option for 2025 ². However, Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson, took to social media to dispute the report, calling Zeise’s source a “joke” and telling him to “do his homework and find a real source” ³.
*What Does This Mean for Harris and the Steelers?*
The Steelers’ decision to decline Harris’ fifth-year option may not mean that he is leaving the team, but it could mean that the team is not ready to commit to him long-term ¹. Harris has been a consistent player for the Steelers, but the team’s new general manager, Omar Khan, has been making business-focused decisions ⁴.
*What’s Next for Harris and the Steelers?*
The Steelers may need to address Harris’ concerns and contract situation to avoid a potential departure post-2025 ². The team has a chance to turn the page under the new direction of the front office, but they need to navigate contract decisions carefully to retain key players and maintain a cohesive roster amid potential changes in leadership ⁴.
