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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a decision to make on running back Najee Harris this offseason, and team owner Art Rooney II called it a “key” one on Monday.
The Steelers must decide by May 2 whether to exercise their option for a fifth year on Harris’ four-year, $13.047 million rookie contract.
If Pittsburgh picks up its option, it will guarantee Harris a payday of an estimated $6.659 million for the 2025 season. If the Steelers don’t use their option, the former Alabama All-American would be headed toward free agency after the 2024 season.
But Pittsburgh has another avenue to keep Harris out of free agency after next season. Because he’s played three seasons, Harris is eligible for a contract extension.
“A lot of thought, a lot of analysis goes into making those decisions,” Rooney said, “so we’ll be working on that as well as all the other things we have to do in the offseason. That’ll be a key decision as we get closer to the draft in May.”
