With the Pittsburgh Steelers likely to be in the market for a new starting running back in 2025 as Najee Harris prepares to hit free agency, one NFL analyst has the Steelers addressing their need in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to let running back Najee Harris walk in NFL free agency, and they could replace him in the draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will hit the open market this offseason, setting up what will likely be a

With the sentiment that running backs aren't worth paying quickly eroding, Najee Harris could cash out upon reaching free agency as his rookie contract expires

Spotrac has now projected Harris' contract in free agency, and it comes in as a healthy three years, $27 million. That would make Harris the ninth highest-paid running back in the entire NFL, tied for that spot with New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson.

Nearly four years after choosing him with the 24th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, Najee Harris is on

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have a new starting running back for the first time in four seasons, as Najee Harris is hitting free agency and is not expected to be back in 2025. One NFL analyst believes the Steelers are the most ideal landing spot for another free-agent running back.

"Harris would be a sensible target for the Vikings if they don't retain Aaron Jones. Minnesota is expected to turn the offense over to J.J. McCarthy in 2025, and the young signal-caller would benefit from having a high-volume back in the fold."

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back position has been something of focus for quite some time now. Of course, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have created a nice one-two punch, but something still is missing from this Pittsburgh rushing attack.