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The recent weeks haven’t been the most ideal for the Pittsburgh Steelers. On a four-game skid, Mike Tomlin’s squad finished off the regular season with a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Saturday. That gives them a 10-7 record and a sixth-seed finish ahead of the playoffs, meaning they’ll face none other than their AFC […]

During the latter half of Saturday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris had to leave the game with what looked like a head injury, per Ian Rapoport on X. “Steelers RB Najee Harris is being evaluated for a head injury, and he is questionable,” Rapoport wrote. Though […]

As the NFL regular season barrels toward its climactic finish, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a precarious position. Recall that they had an impressive start to the season where they held a 10-3 record heading into Week 15. However, the Steelers have lost their last three games, opening the door to a potentially nightmarish […]

Christmas has arrived, bringing with it an exciting slate of NFL games sure to excite football fans. Among the highlights is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. This is a matchup with significant playoff implications and plenty of potential for excitement. As the Steelers continue fight to for their division and to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh is 10-4 heading into Week 16 and currently sits at the top of the AFC North division. The Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot and are fighting to win the division over the Ravens. Unfortunately, the Steelers could […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 15 of the 2014 NFL season with playoff aspirations firmly in their sights. Despite facing a Philadelphia Eagles team that had been dangerous throughout the season, many felt Pittsburgh could still take care of business. Instead, what transpired at Lincoln Financial Field was a performance that left Steelers fans frustrated […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell back to earth on Sunday, dropping a 27-13 decision to their in-state rival Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. For the Eagles, it was their franchise-best 10th consecutive victory, while the Steelers lost for just the second time in their last nine games. During the third quarter, a critical mistake cost […]

In the Pittsburgh Steelers’ thrilling 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, running back Najee Harris momentarily found himself sidelined in the first quarter for an unexpected reason—Thanksgiving dinner. Specifically, Harris revealed after the game that Pat Freiermuth’s girlfriend, Jill, was behind his brief absence. “Thanksgiving, Pat’s girlfriend, Jill, made some fine-ass, little banana thing, and […]

The 2024 NFL season is nearing its critical phase as teams plow past the midway point of the season and position themselves for playoff spots and division titles. Big division games are on the menu, and one of the earliest big games takes place this week as the first-place Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2) host the second-place […]

After dropping two-straight games, the New York Giants were looking to get back in the win column against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football in Week 8. Although quarterback Daniel Jones wasn’t in danger of being benched against the Steelers, the same can’t be said for cornerback Deonte Banks. While attempting to tackle Najee […]

In an unfortunate turn of events for the Pittsburgh Steelers, standout running back Najee Harris has been sidelined due to a rib injury. This development comes at a critical juncture for the team, which relies heavily on Harris’s ability to generate offense. “The Steelers list RB Najee Harris as DNP today with a rib injury.” […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are used to playing with a target on their backs not receiving glowing compliments from rivals. Well, running back Najee Harris has an undeniable talent that Maxx Crosby could not deny, and does not want to meet in the Oklahoma drill. “He’s another one. A big f****** physical back. You really got […]

Looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers crushing of the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday afternoon, 32-13, one of the main reasons for victory was the running game led by star Najee Harris. Despite the return of Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, Harris had a huge game for the team which garnered a reaction from quarterback Justin Fields. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be facing the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, but they’ll be without two of their running backs, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Steelers RBs Jaylen Warren (knee) and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) are out for Sunday vs. Dallas. Russell Wilson (calf) is questionable again,” Pelissero tweeted on X, formerly Twitter. That […]

The Indianapolis Colts handed the Pittsburgh Steelers their first loss on Sunday after a 27-24 Week 4 result. Some players from both teams engaged in some competitive trash-talking, like running back Najee Harris flipping off the fans at Lucas Oil Stadium. However, the Colts earned the right to talk back by winning, and linebacker Zaire […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers now hold a 3-0 record after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 in Week 3. However, running back Najee Harris endured an injury scare. Harris received an important injury update on Tuesday, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Sources: #Steelers RB Najee Harris, who was seen in the locker room with a sling […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of four NFL teams to have started 3-0 (the Bills can make it five on Monday night), but their latest win against the Los Angeles Chargers came at a cost. The Steelers suffered a litany of injuries on Sunday, and could be missing some starters when they take on the […]

The running back position is often considered the most important in Fantasy Football. The receiver position is super deep with talent, and it isn’t hard to find high-scoring quarterbacks, but there aren’t all that many game-changing ball carriers. Because of that, elite tailbacks are usually drafted early in Fantasy Football drafts. This makes finding sleeper […]

To exit a game with as many injuries as points is not what you’d consider an ideal outcome, but that’s exactly what happened in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason home loss to the Buffalo Bills. Fortunately for the Steelers, their offense was limited to only three points against the Bills on Saturday night, but the injuries […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren exited Saturday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. As of this story’s writing, Warren is considered doubtful to return to the game. The Steelers are hoping Warren avoided a significant injury, but they will closely monitor the situation. One of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter the 2024 NFL season with a brand new offense. Pittsburgh has overhauled its coaches and players, bringing in a new offensive coordinator, two QBs, and a ton of skill-position talent. One returning Steelers player, running back Najee Harris, recently shared an update on his contract negotiation talks with the team. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already made significant changes this offseason, including completely revamping their quarterback room. They also traded their second-best receiver and added a blue-chip lineman during the 2024 NFL Draft. However, with training camp fast approaching, there are a few more minor adjustments the front office could make to optimize the roster. Keep […]

Running back Najee Harris is entering Pittsburgh Steelers training camp holding an uncertain future. With the Steelers declining his fifth-year option, there’s no guarantee that Harris will be back in Pittsburgh following the 2024 season. Throughout minicamp, the running back certainly acted like a player disgruntled in his situation. Harris attended minicamp, but he didn’t […]

As the Cleveland Browns prepare for the 2024 NFL season, the team’s front office is undoubtedly focused on making strategic moves to elevate the roster to championship contention. The Browns are now in a position where a few critical trades could make all the difference. By targeting key players who can fill specific needs, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers, one of the most storied and consistent franchises in the NFL, have hit a rough patch with their star running back Najee Harris. The once-promising relationship has soured, per Steelernation’s Brogan Noey, partly due to a series of strategic missteps by the organization and the immense pressure placed on Harris early in […]

One would think that a probable staple to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense for the coming years is Najee Harris. He was blazing right out of his rookie campaign and has been big for Mike Tomlin’s squad. However, Omar Khan and the rest of the front office has not quite decided if they want to keep […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be sporting a revamped offense in 2024. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been replaced by Arthur Smith and Russell Wilson is likely to start the season at QB. The Steelers also made significant investments in their offensive line and added some new weapons for Wilson. One former Super Bowl champion recently […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently declined running back Najee Harris’ fifth-year option, which was an interesting decision that brought a reaction from Steelers legend Jerome Bettis. “I was surprised, but here’s why I’m not surprised,” Jerome Bettis said on The Joe Starkey Show, according to Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now. “I’m not surprised because there’s, I […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently declined their fifth-year option on running back Najee Harris, which has created speculation that the Steelers could potentially trade him. At the very least, it signifies that Pittsburgh is preparing to move on from him at the end of next season. Or is that what Harris actually wants? Earlier on Thursday, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering an exciting new era with the melding of their new and returning players. The Steelers added former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields to pair with coveted running back Najee Harris, and the team has made a decisive move on Harris’ contract that mimics their stance on Fields. Steelers make pivotal […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers engaged the Chicago Bears in a buzzing Justin Fields trade. Pittsburgh landed Fields in exchange for a sixth-round pick (which can turn into a fourth if Fields plays 51% of games in 2024-25). Fields adds to the Steelers’ crucial fifth-year option decision on running back Najee Harris. Steelers’ now have two important […]

Najee Harris is the Steelers No. 1 running back and he is coming off a season in which he rushed for 1,035 yards, a 4.1 yards per carry average and 8 touchdowns. While that is decent to good production in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not been willing to commit to Harris for the […]

As they head into the offseason, fixing the offense will be a top priority for the Steelers. With numerous changes expected, Najee Harris’ immediate future with the Steelers has come into question. Pittsburgh has until May 2 to make a decision on Harris’ fifth-year option. The option would pay $6.7 million. Owner Art Rooney and […]

Was the 2023 season Mike Tomlin’s finest performance as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Considering he’s raised a Lombardi Trophy, that’s probably not the case. But getting his team to the playoffs after an up-and-down season proved his ability to get every last ounce of talent out of his roster. Week 15 seemed to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently reeling from their Wild Card elimination at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. From all the drama about Mike Tomlin’s status with the team to Najee Harris’ comments about needing more discipline and structure, all does not seem well in Steel City at the moment. Harris, in particular, revealed another […]

Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season come to an end after losing to the Buffalo Bills on Super Wild Card Weekend. As the Steelers look to regroup and begin to look towards next season, Harris has some suggestions. Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Harris got 12 carries, but converted it into just […]

Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently gearing up for their first round NFL playoffs matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. The Steelers backdoored their way into this year’s postseason after a late-season surge and some help from other teams around the league, and although not many pundits expect them to go […]

With the NFL playoffs looming on the horizon, the Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for an electrifying Super Wild Card Weekend showdown against the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers concluded the 2023 season with a commendable 10-7 record, setting the stage for their postseason appearance. Now, let’s explore some bold projections for the Steelers as they […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a way to secure a 10-win season, despite playing three quarterbacks and fielding one of the most lagging offenses in the league. Pittsburgh is riding a three-game win streak behind Mason Rudolph and company. While Rudolph has opened up the offense for the Steelers, it’s Pittsburgh’s run game that’s absolutely […]