For whatever reason, it appeared to be a foregone conclusion that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Najee Harris would go their separate ways after the 2024 season. While Harris could indeed depart via free agency,

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to tender Jaylen Warren, likely with a second-round tender, and he will return to the Steelers in 2025, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reported and sources confirmed to PennLive.

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back position has been something of focus for quite some time now. Of course, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have created a nice one-two punch, but something still is missing from this Pittsburgh rushing attack.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will hit the open market this offseason, setting up what will likely be a

Spotrac has projected Harris' contract in free agency, and it comes in as a healthy three years, $27 million. That would make Harris the ninth highest-paid running back in the entire NFL, tied for that spot with New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson.

Not picking up Najee Harris‘ fifth-year option, the Steelers also did not conduct any known extension talks before Week 1. A team with a no-in-season negotiating policy has either left this winter window open to re-sign Harris or is prepared to move on with Jaylen Warren and a cheaper option in 2025.

The Pittsburgh Steelers ' backfield could return in 2025. The organization has the option to re-sign running back Najee Harris to a long-term contract, or let him walk in free agency. That appears to be the only way Pittsburgh can retain Harris,

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of controversy heading into the 2025 offseason regarding the quarterback and wide receiver positions. That's just the beginning, however, when it comes to the offense.