By FanHub Insider | April 21, 2025
PITTSBURGH, PA — It’s happening.
One of the NFL’s most physical running backs — and a former first-round face of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense — might be on his way out.
Sources around the league are buzzing with reports that Najee Harris has been placed on the trade block, just months before entering the final year of his rookie contract.
And the drama? Oh, it’s real.
💥 Contract Talks Have “Stalled Completely”
According to multiple insiders, extension talks between Harris’ camp and the Steelers have hit a brick wall.
“Najee believes he’s worth north of $12M/year, while the Steelers… well, they’re not even close,” one AFC executive told FanHub.
Steelers GM Omar Khan has been non-committal in press conferences, repeatedly dodging questions about Harris’ future. Instead, Pittsburgh has quietly shifted focus — re-signing Jaylen Warren, adding depth at RB via free agency, and heavily scouting backs at the NFL Combine.
It doesn’t take a genius to read between the lines.
🔄 Why the Steelers Might Actually Pull the Trigger
Let’s be real — running backs are replaceable in today’s NFL.
As bruising and productive as Harris has been (over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first three seasons), efficiency and explosiveness have been concerns. His yards-per-carry lags behind most starters, and Jaylen Warren often looked more dynamic in limited touches.
“Najee’s a workhorse. But the Steelers are tired of three-yard gains and a cloud of dust,” said NFL analyst Kay Adams.
Add in the looming QB rebuild and the need for cap flexibility? Moving on from Harris now — while he still holds trade value — might just be the smart play.
🔥 Potential Trade Destinations
If Harris is on the move, here are some teams already rumored to be interested:
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Need a tone-setting RB to balance their young QB room.
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Dallas Cowboys – Tony Pollard’s gone. Najee in Big D? Let the memes begin.
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Chicago Bears – With Caleb Williams incoming, a tough runner like Najee makes sense.
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Seattle Seahawks – Pairing Harris with Kenneth Walker? Pete Carroll would love it.
📱 Fan Reactions Mixed – and LOUD
Steelers fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their reactions. And as expected… it’s chaos.
“You don’t just toss a 1st-round pick like that. Najee IS Pittsburgh,” – @YinzNation47
“Warren’s better. Let’s be honest.” – @SteelCitySavage
“Trade him to Dallas and get a 2nd. Draft a burner.” – @BlackNGoldGM
⚠️ What’s Next?
Don’t be surprised if something goes down before the Draft.
The Steelers might be fielding calls already, and with teams desperate to lock in veteran RBs without overpaying in free agency, Najee could fetch decent capital — a Day 2 pick and maybe a depth player.
It’s the end of an era. And maybe the start of something smarter.
