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 are likely to have a new starting running back for the first time in four seasons, as Najee Harris is hitting free agency and is not expected to be back in 2025. One NFL analyst believes the Steelers are the most ideal landing spot for another free-agent running back.

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 met with Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt at the Shrine Bowl, Ryan Fowler of the Draft Network reports.

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.