Within 24 hours, we’ll know whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers exercise the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris’ rookie deal. Facing a Thursday deadline, the Steelers haven’t gone either way with it. While most believe it will be picked up, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio wonders if Pittsburgh will use the option as a stick more than a carrot.
Appearing on 93.7 The Fan Wednesday, after agreeing the team will decline QB Justin Fields’ option, Florio said Pittsburgh could decline the option to motivate Harris in what would become the final year of his rookie deal.