Najee Harris was one of the best prospects in the NFL draft in 2021, and Pittsburgh Steelers spent their first round of returns on return.
Four years after he was No. 24 election, Harris’ mandate with Steelers is completed. Pro Bowler entered the free agency market and accepted a one -year contract with Los Angeles Chargers.
During his initial press conference with his new team, Harris admitted that he came to the realization that his time with Steelers was running out.
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Pittsburgh Steelers, who runs back Najee Harris, participates in an exercise during a practice on May 25, 2022 at Steelers’ Practice Complex in Pittsburgh. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“Me and coach t [Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin]We are pretty close to certain ways, so I knew kind of what was coming, “said Harris.” I was not planning to do that. It wasn’t something that was in the plan or something. ”
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Last month’s NFL scouts are combined in Indianapolis, Steeler’s General Manager Omar Khan said the team hadn’t “closed the door” on Harris returning.
Harris said he was always aware of the business side of the NFL.
“But it’s a business. Coach T told me that when I was a rookie. Even in my last year he would tell me, ‘This is the business page of things,’ Harris added.” I just took it and I understood it. I just knew it would be my last year.… Maybe, like, halfway through the end of the season, I knew kind. “
Pittsburgh Steeler’s main coach Mike Tomlim, Left and ran Najee Harris (22) Speech during warming before a game against Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh 17 November 2024. (Charles Leclaire/Imag images)
While Harris experienced some ups and downs in Pittsburgh, his overall production was consistent. He finished all four of his seasons with steelers with at least 1,000 rushing yards. He was also durable and performed in all 68 games in regular season during his four -year race with the big franchise.
Steelers, who runs back Najee Harris, runs the ball near the Ravens’ goal line against Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium 6 January 2024 in Baltimore. (Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Harris had to fight with some instability along Pittsburgh’s offensive line and some revenue in the Quarterback position under his stint with steelers. Harris shared passionate comments after Steelers fell a game to Cleveland Brown’s midway through the 2023 season. The team later moved on from offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
Steelers refused to exercise Harris’ fifth year’s opportunity last year.
Harris expressed enthusiasm over the talent along the charger’s offensive line.
“Identity is what makes acting the integrity of what it is like,” Harris said. “And that’s what brought me hit. To watch their games through the season, to see how their O-Line works, how good their line is and how they are done and the integrity they bring.
“I feel like that’s what gets the theater pieces is the O-line. They have a good O-line here, so I just want to take advantage.”
Harris rushed in 4,312 yards in his four seasons with Steelers. He added 83 yards on the ground over three postal season matches.
