Is Picking Up Najee Harris' Fifth-Year Option A Foregone Conclusion?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been selective in picking up fifth-year options for their own first-round picks, with Najee Harris being a strong candidate.
Najee Harris is likely to have his fifth-year option exercised by the Steelers due to his performance and value as a player. [ more ]
No decision on fifth-year option for Steelers RB Najee Harris
The Pittsburgh Steelers have until May 2 to decide on exercising the fifth-year option for quarterback Justin Fields and running back Najee Harris.
Head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned that the team is still evaluating whether to give Najee Harris the fifth year, highlighting his consistency and leadership on the team. [ more ]
The Terrible Podcast - Talking Mike Tomlin Thursday Presser, OC Search, 2024 QB Outlook, Steelers 2024 Salary Cap Situation, & More
Mike Tomlin discussed the team's plans for finding a new offensive coordinator and the potential re-signing of QB Mason Rudolph.
The podcast also covers topics like the health outlook of the team, potential extensions for RB Najee Harris, and DT Cameron Heyward's contract. [ more ]
'We Think Very Highly Of Najee': Omar Khan Non-Committal Regarding Harris' 5th-Year Option
Najee Harris is a valuable player for the Pittsburgh Steelers with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, making the decision on his fifth-year option seemingly straightforward.
GM Omar Khan indicated that the decision on Najee Harris' fifth-year option will be influenced by discussions with the new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith. [ more ]
'We're Still Going In The Right Direction': Najee Harris Still A Believer In Steelers' Outlook
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had two terrible games in a row, making NFL history as the first team over .500 to lose to teams eight games under .500 in consecutive games.
Steelers' running back Najee Harris remains positive and believes the team is still headed in the right direction despite the embarrassing losses. [ more ]
3 former Steelers players who are still surprisingly free agents
The Pittsburgh Steelers have massively retooled the roster this offseason, but these former players are somehow still free agents, which is hard to believe.To say that the Pittsburgh Steelers roster has undergone an overhaul this offseason would be an understatement.Between free agency and the draft, it's looking like Mike Tomlin might have 10 new starters overall in the 2023 season from the players who were in those roles a season ago.
Former teammate hypes up a huge offseason addition for the Steelers
One of the best offensive linemen in the league gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a big thumbs-up for one of their free-agent signings.When an NFL player is given an endorsement from a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro, people tend to listen.Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce played alongside guard Isaac Seumalo for the past seven seasons.
3 galaxy brain trades the Steelers would love to make this offseason
Analyzing potential trade targets for new general manager Omar Khan as he approaches his first offseason running Steelers front office operations.Historically, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not been known to make big splashes in the offseason via trade or free agency.But, a new regime, led by general manager Omar Khan, will have its first opportunity to manage the Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason moves and here we'll analyze some trade ideas he should consider.
Commanders select pair of Alabama products on Day 2 of NFL draft
After turning to the Big Ten for a playmaker in the first round of the NFL draft, the Washington Commanders went all-Alabama on Day 2 to bolster its defensive line and add to its rushing corps.
Steelers fan favorite rookie even grew up rooting for Pittsburgh
UDFA Monte Pottebaum has that Steelers blood in him.He's been rooting for Pittsburgh since he was a kid.The Pittsburgh Steelers recently have been working out undrafted free agent Monte Pottebaum, who has been a fan of the black-and-yellow since he was a child.The Iowa Hawkeyes product could slide onto his first NFL team playing fullback, as he possesses the hard-nosed traits of a strong blocker and has the potential to play a crucial role in facilitating the run game.
Steelers sign free agent with worst name possible for playing in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Le'Raven Clark in his NFL free agency.The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to beat the arch rival Baltimore Ravens with the help of one Le'Raven Clark going forward.Pittsburgh signed the former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman on Friday evening.
3 players the Steelers have failed in 2022, and one they helped immensely
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in real jeopardy of putting up their first under-.500season in almost 20 years.It's mostly because a few players didn't get the push they deserved.It's been a rough season for the Pittsburgh Steelers.They have a rookie quarterback who ended up getting injured.Their team has some insane talent, but it's just not all coming together.
WATCH: George Pickens screams at coaching staff over lack of play calls
George Pickens is very upset over a lack of play calls called for him in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.The Pittsburgh Steelers just barely eked it out over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday 19-16, but it was a bit too close for comfort for a Steelers team that has performed quite well as of late and come to expect move offensively.
Watch: Najee Harris stiff-armed a Falcons defender so hard he bounced him off the turf (Video)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris displayed his insane strength after tossing an Atlanta Falcons defender to the ground with a brutal stiff arm.When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Najee Harris, the idea was that he'd fit into an offense build aorund Ben Roethlisberger and deliever some extra punch.
Najee Harris takes shot at Georgia's National Championship win
Pittsburgh Steelers running back and former Alabama Crimson Tide player took a shot at the Georgia Bulldogs' National Championship win last season.The Georgia Bulldogs held the No. 1 spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings entering their SEC Championship Game against the LSU Tigers.If they are to win, they'll surely lock in the top spot in the Playoff, as they look to defend their national championship.
Former NFL superstar's comments are painful reminder of Cowboys' 2008 draft
Remember the good old days when NFL teams wouldn't think twice about drafting a running back in the first round?Gone are the days of teams like the Dallas Cowboys taking a surefire superstar like Ezekiel Elliott No. 4 overall, and the Giants making Saquon Barkley the second pick.In 2022, not a single RB went in the first round.
There are many that seem to believe that the Dallas Cowboys ' 24th pick may not net them one of the best players in the draft unless they use it to trade and move up to grab someone.
Marshawn Lynch Names Top 5 NFL RBs Including Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, More
Steven Ryan/Getty Images Three years removed from his last NFL game, Marshawn Lynch can't help but be blown away by the amount of talent the league has at the running back position.Lynch, 36, was a twelve-year NFL veteran who spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks after being drafted by the Bills with the 12th-overall pick in the 2007 draft.
Who is Bill O'Brien, and why do the Patriots see him as a potential offensive coordinator?
The writing was on the wall, and on Thursday it finally happened: the New England Patriots and Bill O'Brien got together for an interview about their vacant offensive coordinator position.The two sides are, of course, familiar with one another given that O'Brien already filled that role back in 2011.
Pats Pulpit Picks: What are the best bets and picks for Steelers vs. Colts?
The Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5) match up with the Indianapolis Colts (-2.5) to close out week 12.This game takes place in Lucas Oil Stadium which is part of the reason why the Colts are favorites.Kenny Pickett will start for Pittsburgh and the offense has been better as of late.His in-season reps have helped him improved tremendously.
Is Bailey Zappe the Patriots' real successor to Tom Brady?
The New England Patriots are back to .500 in the tough AFC East, and they've done it without Mac Jones. Do we have a QB controversy brewing in Foxboro?
The Patriots week two win is their only way to win games
The New England Patriots' week two win is, unfortunately, their only viable way to win games for the rest of the 2022 season.It was a nice bounceback win while playing in a very tough environment.
Najee Harris being compared to historic bust should have Steelers fans worried
Najee Harris is trending in the wrong direction, and his trajectory is on point with another draft bust that should scare Steelers fans.Coming out of Alabama, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris was a combination of physicality and explosiveness built into a rugged body.Early on, despite deficiencies at the offensive line position, the Steelers have gotten good production out of Harris.
Chris Perkins: Dolphins' defense still runs the team, remains its best path to the playoffs
After the Dolphins' season-opening victory over New England, coach Mike McDaniel declared the team belongs to the defense.The Dolphins' 16-10 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday showed nothing has changed, six games later.The defense, and the secondary, in particular, is the strength of the team, the reason the Dolphins are 4-3, and in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
Chase Claypool's incredible fourth-quarter catches from all angles (Video)
Monster game for Chase Claypool - seven catches on seven targets for 96 yards, including conversions on third-and-15 and third-and-11 on final drive.- Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 16, 2022
Steelers opened the game 3-for-11 on third downs, then went 4-for-4 in fourth quarter, including conversions on third-and-13, third-and-15, third-and-11.
Najee Harris blames the media for Steelers lackluster offense
The Steelers have long been one of the most stable organizations in the NFL, and that's part of what makes 2022 so difficult for the city of Pittsburgh.
How can the New England Patriots get the win on Sunday?
The New England Patriots travel to Pittsburgh on Sunday to face the Steelers.What do they need to do to get the win in week two?The Patriots are in an interesting situation on Sunday.
Fantasy Football Mock Draft 2022, 12-team PPR: Najee Harris over Dalvin Cook?
Whether you're the most experienced fantasy football manager in the world that's been doing research since the final whistle of the Super Bowl or a newbie trying to cut their teeth in the wild world, going into a fantasy football draft can feel like an extremely daunting task.
JuJu Smith-Schuster shades Steelers after Chiefs practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster took to Twitter on Monday night to share with fans how things are going so far at his first training camp with his new team.
Najee Harris seen giggin' at Giants game, teases 'big news coming'
He may be a superstar NFL running back, signed to a multimillion-dollar deal and discussed as the top pick in upcoming fantasy football drafts, but on Friday night, Najee Harris was just another Bay Area local enjoying a San Francisco Giants game.
Steelers got Calvin Austin III and blew up the Ravens' draft board at the same time
As Najee Harris was announcing the Pittsburgh Steelers' fourth-round pick of Calvin Austin III live from Mexico City in day three of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens ' war room could not believe their arch rival took their guy one pick before them.
Watch: Najee Harris goes viral for draft announcement live from Mexico City
Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III is the newest member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, thanks to new teammate Najee Harris making the draft announcement live from Mexico City on Saturday.