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The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2, but they could be better if the running game improved. Najee Harris posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 2021 and 2022 but has struggled big-time this season. He’s done just about everything he can to figure it out, including conducting a meeting with the Steelers offensive line. A lot of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-1 after wins over the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders in the last two weeks, but the running game has not been the greatest, with former first-round pick Najee Harris struggling specifically, and Harris said he met with the offensive line to determine what the best road forward is. “Me […]

The running back position for the Pittsburgh Steelers has long been a goldmine for fantasy football players, but the emergence of Jaylen Warren behind Najee Harris has created some uncertainty about how the Steelers will utilize their backfield moving forward. Heading into Week 3, Jaylen Warren is expected to take on a bigger role, according […]

It’s another primetime showcase for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3, as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football. This is a matchup of two AFC franchises sitting at 1-1 on the season, although neither should feel great about their starts to the season. The Steelers are coming off a win […]

Two weeks of the fantasy football season are in the books, and it’s safe to say it’s been a wild opening two weeks. Some star players have struggled mightily, while others have had breakout outings early on to make themselves top-tier fantasy producers. The position that amplifies this more than any other is the running […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled to find consistent offense in a 30-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers to start the 2023 NFL season, and it could have an impact on the fantasy football stock for several players entering Week 2. Let’s look at the fantasy football stock up, stock down report for the Steelers ahead […]

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season saw a lot of duds produced by some stars on the offensive side of the ball. With your fantasy football seasons also kicking off this past week, there are some causes for concern for a few players. The first week of the season was a weird one, as […]

If you thought Jaylen Warren could somehow surpass Najee Harris and become the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first string running back in 2023, think again. Steelers.com writer Dale Lolley, who is around the team on a weekly basis, shut down that narrative Saturday and made it clear that Harris is still the No. 1 option: “This narrative […]

Two years ago, Najee Harris emerged as one of the best running backs in the entire league. The then-Pittsburgh Steelers rookie had an incredible first year, being one of the main reasons for the team’s playoff berth. However, in his sophomore year, Harris’ stats took a bit of a nose dive. Some people attributed Harris’ […]

Kenny Pickett may be on the verge of a breakout season. The young quarterback has excelled during the NFL preseason and experts around the league believe 2023 may be Pickett’s year. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris recently discussed Pickett’s perfect NFL preseason QB rating. “Ah, man, I think that all of us just coming […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get back to their championship ways in  2023. Kenny Pickett has been anointed as the starter at quarterback and George Pickens is one of a handful of offensive weapons with Pro Bowl aspirations. Former MVP Rich Gannon revealed his expectations for Pickett recently. Pickett has been lights out for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are working to manage the workload of Najee Harris as they head towards the regular season, and haven’t used the third-year RB much in their preseason contests. Harris has nearly 700 touches since joining the Steelers in 2021, including almost 600 rushes in that span. It is is the most usage of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows the value of building a physical defense, but he also knows the toll those hits can take on the players lined up opposite of them. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that Tomlin has opted to give third-year Steelers running back Najee Harris “less physical reps” at […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been a name on everyone’s lips in the fantasy football world. Following a highly successful rookie season and a solid sophomore campaign, all eyes are on Harris as he gears up to make a significant impact on the Steelers’ offense in 2023. In this article, we delve into […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star RB Najee Harris is still fed up with last week’s running back saga, and sounded off on Saquon Barkley’s new deal with the Giants, labeling it unfair. Barkley signed a one-year contract with New York on Monday, after failing to come to a long-term deal at last week’s franchise tag deadline. Harris […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick recently took to Twitter to post a new workout video he was in with several NFL stars. The video showed clips of the workout and also had voiceovers from the players that participated. Some marquee NFL players had good things to say about Kaepernick. We Stay Sharp. @usnikefootball #TheOnes pic.twitter.com/Y49JEDiWF3 […]

Running backs all over the NFL seem to not be appreciating the moves made by their front offices. A lot of them came to the defense of Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. Both hope to get more out of their contracts. The latest individuals who came to the aid of both stars were Pittsburgh Steelers’ […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently signed veteran netminder Tristan Jarry to a new deal and fans weren’t too happy, including a well-known radio host in the city by the name of Andrew Fillipponi, who dragged Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris into the conversation. After the Pens signed Jarry to a five-year extension, Fillipponi savagely compared […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been back on the field for the last four weeks at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for OTAs and minicamp, and following the month of training, Najee Harris was quite impressed with wide receiver Calvin Austin III. “We got Calvin [Austin III] back, I think I’m excited about that. Calvin’s kind […]

Being a running back in the NFL is one tough job. Not only do tailbacks have to endure getting constantly punished physically on the field from all the hits and pounding from opposing defenses, but they also have to deal with the thought that their position is being viewed as more disposable than others. Pittsburgh […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when Steelers training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here we […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a nice haul from the 2023 NFL Draft. The team has earned praise for its showing in the draft and how it used the event to shore up the roster and address issues. In other words, the Steelers got the job done. Apart from Pittsburgh fans, running back Najee Harris is […]

Marshawn Lynch used to be the most unstoppable running back during his time in the NFL, so he knows a great tailback when he sees one. On his top five list of active running backs in the league, Lynch mentioned the name of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris as among those who have impressed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in this thing. After a season-preserving win taken in the final minute against the Baltimore Ravens, running back Najee Harris was all smiles and good vibes during the postgame interview. In fact, he was a little too ecstatic. So much so that he took the mic from the reporter and […]

Days after the Pittsburgh Steelers honored legend Franco Harris, the late great running back was laid to rest. And many current Steelers players showed up to pay respects. Pittsburgh running back Najee Harris missed practice to attend Franco Harris’s funeral, as confirmed by beat writer Chris Halicke. Others who attended were Terrell Edmunds, Myles Jack, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers look like they are on a bit of a roll right now. The Steelers have won three of their last four games, including their latest victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 15, 24-16. Now at 6-8, the Steelers are clinging on to the faintest of playoff hopes, but they’re technically still […]

There is still an outside possibility that the Pittsburgh Steelers are able to continue Mike Tomlin’s streak of never finishing with a below .500 record as their head coach – and Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers certainly helped. Inserting Mitch Trubisky into the starting lineup with Kenny Pickett recovering from a concussion, the offense […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept their slim playoff hopes alive last week with a win over the Carolina Panthers. The Steelers likely need to win out and get help to have any shot at reaching the postseason. It was revealed that rookie QB Kenny Pickett is likely to start this weekend. But not all of the […]

Week 16 of the NFL season is huge for teams in the league fighting for a playoff spot, but it’s also huge for fantasy football managers looking to make some noise in the playoffs. Not everyone is going to be alive for the postseason at this stage of the season, but still it’s important to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are fresh from picking up their eighth loss of the season after they fell to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. The Steelers will try to bounce back as they face the surging Carolina Panthers in Week 15. The Steelers have a very faint chance of still making the playoffs, but one […]

As the Steelers get set to take on the Panthers in Week, Pittsburgh received an encouraging injury update on Najee Harris and a deflating update on Diontae Johnson. When healthy, both players play a pivotal role in the Steelers’ offense. Pittsburgh released their Thursday injury report, which had surprise updates for both Harris and Johnson. […]

Coming off a Week 13 win against the Atlanta Falcons, the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to add another chapter in their storied rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. While there is not much hope for the last-place team in the AFC North, the 5-7 Steelers are still technically within the AFC playoff hunt […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled a bit this season, running back Najee Harris is still one of the team’s strongest offensive weapons. As Pittsburgh gets ready to take on their rival, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 14, all indications show Harris plans to be ready. According to Brian Batko of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Harris said […]

Fantasy football managers had to stress all week last week regarding the status of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris. Ultimately, Pittsburgh’s RB1 suited up amid a week full of limited practices with an oblique injury. He logged 17 carries for 86 yards and caught his only target for six yards. However, he did not […]

After days of uncertainty regarding his status for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Najee Harris has received the green light to play in the game. The Steelers released their final injury report for Week 13 on Friday, and Harris was not issued any injury designation. Barring any major change […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris missed practice with an oblique injury for the second straight day Thursday. That prompts questions regarding his availability for Sunday’s game. Pittsburgh Steelers practice report: Weds Thurs Najee Harris DNP DNPJaylen Warren Full FullBenny Snell — Limited 👀 Snell popped up on the report today with designation of “knee” […]

Pittsburg Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin kept his head held high in a weekly press conference as he proudly listed every player who “rose up” to make significant plays in a win against the Indianapolis Colts. “That has to happen at this point in our journey,” Tomlin said. “People need to have an opportunity to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris sustained an abdominal injury on Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts, prompting some concerns among his fantasy football owners. On Wednesday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport dropped an important update on the Steelers RB, providing some good news for both the Steelers organization and his fantasy football managers. Per Rapoport, […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night football, the offense has suffered a major loss. Running back Najee Harris has been ruled out for the contest with an abdominal injury. Via Pittsburgh Steelers Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten: “Steelers RB Najee Harris has been declared OUT for the rest […]