The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Najee Harris with their 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft following his outstanding campaign with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he ran for 1,466 yards and 26 touchdowns in 13 games.
Being one of the most dependable ball carriers in the AFC, he had four consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards or more in Pittsburgh.
Running back Ezekiel Elliott, who is currently a veteran, recently inked a contract with the Dallas Cowboys to play for the organization again. This came after Tony Pollard, who had over 1,000 yards of rushes, inked a contract with the Tennessee Titans, leaving the Cowboys’ running back room in disarray.
Following the shocking decision by many fans to not select a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft, rumors have been circulating that the Cowboys might be prepared to part with future assets in exchange for Harris, the younger running back.
John Buhler of FanSided suggested that Harris would be a possibility for the Dallas Cowboys, whose starting line-up now includes the recently signed and returning Ezekiell Elliott.
“Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is well behind us, the Steelers may only need to acquire Harris with a fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft in order for the financial situation to make sense,” says Buhler. “The Cowboys would have to pay a small premium to close the deal, but the difference in average projected salary (APY) is really only $300,000. I understand that Jaylen Warren might eventually take Harris’ spot, but the Steelers are making me wonder.
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