Pittsburgh Steelers Make Bold Decision With RB Najee Harris

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a concerted effort to improve their offense in 2024, making wholesale changes on that side of the ball. Arthur Smith will be installing a new system as offensive coordinator and the unit will be led by a new quarterback.

Gone are Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph. Replacing them are veteran Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, who were signed after a release from the Denver Broncos and acquired in a trade from the Chicago Bears, respectively.

The Steelers still have some work to do with the supporting cast around them. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was traded to the Carolina Panthers and a bonafide replacement has not been found yet. The team did use a third-round pick on Roman Wilson out of Michigan, who could be their new slot receiver.

Pittsburgh made strides to improve the offensive line, using first, second and fourth-round picks in the trenches. Interestingly, based on reports surfacing today, the Steelers did not use a selection on a running back.

That comes as somewhat of a surprise as it is being reported the Steelers are declining the fifth-year option on the contract of running back Najee Harris. NFL insider Jordan Schultz shared the update on X.