Will the Pittsburgh Steelers retain Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris this offseason?
He’s going to be a free agent but much of the chatter and speculation of the offseason has had to do with the quarterback position rather than Harris. It isn’t too shocking as the Steelers currently don’t have either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson under contract for the 2025 campaign.
Free agency won’t get here until March, but there already has been chatter about his future. The 33rd Team’s Tyler Brooke made a list of potential landing spots for Harris and floated the Los Angeles Chargers as a fit.
“Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers helped resurrect J.K. Dobbins’ career this past season,” Brooke said. “However, Dobbins is back in free agency after signing just a one-year deal, opening the door for another veteran running back to step in. Dobbins turned his career around after years of injuries, rushing for 905 yards and nine touchdowns after playing just nine games from 2021 through 2023. He had a strong season, but the Chargers could be looking for a more sustainable long-term veteran.
“A run-heavy scheme could be a perfect spot for Harris, who has the durability and toughness to play in a between-the-tackles run game like LA’s with offensive coordinator Greg Roman. On top of that, the Chargers also have an ascending young offensive line, highlighted by their two tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Harris could slot in nicely as a Dobbins replacement while the Chargers consider taking a late-round flier in a running back-loaded draft class.”
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Los Angeles won 11 games in 2024 and finished in second place in the AFC West behind the Kansas City Chiefs. Adding a playmaker like Harris into the mix only would help.
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