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With the likelihood of Najee Harris returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers being quite slim, one team has emerged as a viable suitor for the running back in NFL free agency. What team would that be and will it make all the difference in the world for him?

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,

If Najee Harris moves on from Pittsburgh, several teams could be in play to land the four-time 1,000-yard rusher in free agency.

Sources told Penn Live's Nick Farabaugh at the NFL Combine last week that the Pittsburgh Steelers are unlikely to re-sign Najee Harris because they will be unwilling to match the $8-10 million per year he's expected to get on the open market.

Could the NFL Draft be where Pittsburgh adds to both its quarterback room and backfield? Yes, but perhaps not on Day 1.

Steelers RB Najee Harris is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after four seasons with the team. Per Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live, Harris’ return to Pittsburgh is unlikely because of the projected $8-$10 million he’s expected to get annually on the open market.

After four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, running back Najee Harris is hitting free agency. He could sign with an AFC West team this offseason and be their lead back next year.