Pittsburgh Steelers running back in recent days najee harris He has emerged as a potential trade target for the Dallas Cowboys.
according to jane slater NFL NetworkCowboys officials described these reports as “clickbait.”
adam crowley 93.7 fan On Monday, he said he had heard there were “hot” rumors about Harris joining the Cowboys.
“So here's a hot, hot, hot Steelers trade rumor. It's coming from a guy. fan side and the other man bleacher report, so I don't know if it's the most reliable. I don't know if that's the case or not, because those two say they have Steelers sources, and here's the rumor: Dallas Cowboys may be interested in trading Najee Harris. No,” Crowley said.
The Steelers declined Harris' fifth-year option on Thursday. Harris, a former University of Alabama star and 2021 first-round pick, was worth $6.65 million in his fifth year. Harris, 26, has hit 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons since entering the league, making Pittsburgh's decision a bit of a surprise.
Najee Harris will lead Steelers backfield for at least one more season
Harris is coming off a season in which he rushed for 1,035 yards with a career-high 4.1 yards per carry and eight touchdowns. He added 29 receptions for 170 yards. Harris recognized his workload will decrease with his second-year return in 2023. jalen warren. Warren had 149 carries for 784 yards and four scores. The two will join forces to lead a new rushing attack devised by new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
“I feel better now than I did a year ago, or even two years ago,” Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said during a run game in January, via Brooke Pryor. ESPN. “It feels really good to have a two-headed monster running back. Two different styles of running backs, both very talented and really good, and with the right offensive line, we have a lot of success going forward.” I think we can provide a real foundation for that.”
On the other hand, the Cowboys Rico Doodle and newly signed Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott, a three-time Pro Bowler with the Cowboys, rejoined the team last week after spending one season with the New England Patriots.