In line with beat author Joe Rutter, Pittsburgh Steelers working again Najee Harris won’t be doing any interviews throughout OTAs or minicamps and can handle the media throughout coaching camp in late July.
Harris has opted to not discuss to the media proper now after the staff determined to not choose up his fifth-year possibility. This implies Harris shall be taking part in in 2024 with none safety for the longer term with the Steelers.
This alone won’t be a purpose for Harris to keep away from reporters however after rumors swirled that Harris might need been the one who requested to not have his fifth-year possibility picked up as a result of he’s prepared to maneuver on from the Steelers, Harris is smart to keep away from these sorts of distractions.
Steelers RB Najee Harris has declined interviews throughout OTAs and minicamp. Requested as we speak if he was speaking, Harris mentioned he would converse at coaching camp, which begins July 24.
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) June 13, 2024
Harris has been a gradual, productive performer in his first three seasons in Pittsburgh. He’s topped 1,000 speeding yards in every of his first three seasons regardless of questionable offensive line and quarterback play. Harris ought to have issues a bit simpler this season with the addition of latest offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in cost and two new offensive linemen.
Nevertheless, the presence of working again Jaylen Warren muddies the waters because the staff would possibly wish to transition to him because the function again this season.
Story initially appeared on Steelers Wire
