Najee Harris didn’t anticipate facing a contract year in 2024. But that’s his reality after the Pittsburgh Steelers declined to pick up his fifth-year option. In doing so, Harris is now scheduled to hit free agency in March of next year, and he’s motivated for it.
Brian Batko spoke to Harris’ trainer, Josh Scott, who is working extensively with the fourth-year back this offseason. He writes for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Harris is “trying to become a big back with more burst and maintain his power while he trims down a bit to get quicker”. According to Scott, he is currently around 235 pounds, but others have said he looks 220.