One big decision weighing on the Pittsburgh Steelers brass this offseason is whether to exercise Najee Harris‘ 2025 fifth-year option.
Speaking with a scrum of Steelers media from the NFL Scouting Combine, general manager Omar Khan was non-committal on the topic, according to TribLive’s Joe Rutter.
The salary cap dictates the cost of which positions would earn what on their exercised option, and for running backs, it’s $6.79 million. The deadline is May 2.
Harris, who still has one year remaining on his rookie deal, topped 1,000 rushing yards in his first three NFL seasons — all while dealing with injuries, a subpar offensive line and questionable play-calls from ex-offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
Omar Khan said he’s excited about offense under Arthur Smith but was non commital on how it would affect Najee Harris and the decision whether to pick up his fifth year option in May.
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) February 29, 2024
