Najee Harris Injury History & Analysis

Former Steelers RB Najee Harris has signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million. The former first round pick fits the Jim Harbaugh mold, but a mere one-year deal opens the door for the Chargers to sign or draft another RB.

Both Steelers RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren combined for only 90 yards on the ground. Warren led with 12 carries for 48 yards while Harris had nine for 42.

The Steelers only had 12 RB carries against the Eagles and no runners had over 14 yards on the day. Najee Harris ran six times for 14 yards while Jaylen Warren ran four times for 12 yards. It was a disappointing day all around. They each had one catch on the day as well.

Najee Harris led the Steelers in carries and rushing yards for Sunday's win over the Browns. His 16 rushes beat Jaylen Warren by seven and Cordarrelle Patterson by 12. But Harris managed just 53 yards. His 3.3 per rush trailed Warren's 5.2. Harris did, at least, get the team's only rushing score. Harris also watched Warren control receiving work, though.

Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Browns. Reports on his status for this one were positive this morning, but Pickens’ pregame workout must not have gone well. His absence leaves a huge hole in Pittsburgh’s passing game. Pickens has accounted for 24% of the team's targets, 24% of the receptions, 32% of the receiving yards, and 30% of the receiving TDs since QB Russell Wilson took over. WRs Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, and Mike Williams could all pick up extra targets, along with TEs Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. But we’ll also likely see the Steelers lean even more on the run game. Russell Wilson is not a recommended QB1 play with Pickens out.