Steelers GM Omar Khan: No to Najee Harris’s fifth-year option, but a future in Pittsburgh still bright for the star running back

Steelers General Manager Omar Khan has decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on running back Najee Harris’s rookie contract, but he believes that Harris could still have a future in Pittsburgh beyond 2025. Khan expressed his admiration for Harris as both a player and a person and mentioned that the team could potentially sign him to a contract extension before he hits free agency.

While some NFL teams are hesitant to invest heavily in running backs, Harris may still have a chance to secure a good contract with the Steelers. Khan hinted that the team is open to negotiating a long-term deal with Harris, showing that they value his contributions to the team. Regardless of the decision not to pick up his option, Harris’s future with the Steelers seems promising.

Khan personally informed Harris of the decision not to pick up his option and expressed optimism about the possibility of doing business with him long term. Although some may see this as a setback for Harris’s career, Khan believes that he has bright future ahead of him in Pittsburgh. The Steelers GM expressed admiration for Harris both on and off the field and wants to see him succeed in his career with the team.