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Not in line to play Saturday Harris indicated Wednesday that he's not in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The report notes that if Harris -- who has been managing a foot issue in training camp -- does play at all in the preseason, it will be in the Steelers' exhibition finale against the Lions on Aug. 28. In any case, Harris is entrenched as the team's top back, with Benny Snell (knee), Anthony McFarland, Jaylen Warren, Mataeo Durant and Master Teague (ankle) currently in the mix for depth chart slotting behind him in Pittsburgh's backfield.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Monday Harris, who had dealt with a foot injury over the last two weeks, was a full participant in Monday's practice, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Harris was limited in practice over the last several weeks, but Monday's session marked the first time that he had managed every rep since sustaining a foot injury in early August. The team never expressed significant concern about the issue, so it's unlikely that the issue will impact his availability to begin the regular season. However, the Steelers have said over the last few months that they plan to reduce Harris' snap count slightly in 2022 after he led all running backs in snaps, snap share, snaps per game and touches as a rookie last year.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose snaps Harris could have his snap count reduced slightly this season, with Steelers RBs coach Eddie Faulker suggesting about seven fewer plays per game as a reasonable target, Mark Kaboly...

Impact The idea is to take Harris off the field mostly on plays where he wouldn't get the ball anyway, though that could be a strategic disadvantage if the trend is strong enough for opponents to exploit. Last year as a rookie, he led all running backs in snaps (980), snap share (83.5 percent), snaps per game (57.6) and touches (381), with sizable leads in every category apart from the last one as Jonathan Taylor got 372 touches. Harris may see a bit less playing time this year, but he still figures to be in the range of 20 touches per game, and it isn't clear how much the Steelers trust his potential backups Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland, Jaylen Warren.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Najee Harris is Impressed With RBs Anthony McFarland, Jaylen Warren The Pittsburgh Steelers younger runners are taking full advantage of Najee Harris’s absence.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers' Najee Harris looks to expand leadership role in second year Last season, Harris led the NFL with 381 touches and finished second in yards after contact behind only Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers' Harris seeks to expand leadership role in 2nd year PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris enjoyed a breakout rookie season last year. Harris has been slowed by a foot injury during his second training camp...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Steelers' Harris seeks to expand leadership role in 2nd year

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been slowed by a foot injury during his second training camp with the Steelers

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Skinny post: Najee Harris frustrated with foot injury, but it's been a 'blessing in disguise.' Harris has missed the past four practices after getting stepped on last week.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Paul Zeise's mailbag: Who is likely to be the primary backup to Najee Harris? Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, li...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Misses practice Tuesday Harris (foot) isn't practicing Tuesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Coach Mike Tomlin noted Monday that the Steelers' top back had his foot stepped on during practice, but indicated it "shouldn't be a major deal." With that in mind, consider Harris day-to-day. Next up on the team's backfield depth chart are Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland, Jeremy McNichols (shoulder) and Mataeo Durant.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Starkey's mailbag: Do the Steelers have good insurance behind Najee Harris? Welcome to Joe Starkey’s mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, life, Le...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Foot issue downplayed Coach Mike Tomlin noted that Harris' foot got stepped on during Monday's practice, but the coach added that it "shouldn't be a major deal," Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Given Tomlin's comments, we'll consider Harris day-to-day for now. Next up for Pittsburgh's backfield reps in practice as long as Harris is sidelined or limited is Benny Snell, with Anthony McFarland, Jeremy McNichols and Mataeo Durant also in the mix.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with possible foot injury Harris left Monday's practice with an apparent left foot/ankle injury, Adam H. Beasley of Pro Football Network reports.

Impact Harris spent some time with trainers and took off his left shoe. Assuming he misses the rest of practice, Benny Snell is next up for first-team RB reps, with other options including Anthony McFarland and Jeremy McNichols.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Putting All Weight on Najee Harris The Pittsburgh Steelers need the second-year back to do everything.

JULY 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Steelers Camp Takeaways: Best Arrivals, Najee Harris Replacing Big Ben Pittsburgh Steelers football is back.

JULY 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Najee Harris Says He'd Like Steelers to Find Second Running Back The Pittsburgh Steelers star believes a second runner is needed.

JULY 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Training camp preview: Steelers banking on less being more for Najee Harris this season The Steelers would like to lighten the workload for their workhorse running back.

JULY 25, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Fantasy RB PPR Rankings 2022: Best running backs, top sleepers & breakouts in fantasy football PPR drafts Austin Ekeler, Najee Harris, Christian McCaffrey -- you know the upper-tier pass-catching running backs, but there are plenty of other solid...

JULY 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers RB Najee Harris Doesn't Care About Carries: 'As Long We're Winning' Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is going into year two in the league, but for the 24-year-old, this season is all about new be...

JULY 23, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM

Najee Harris open to '500 touches' if Steelers win games

Najee Harris led the league in touches as a rookie. And he said he'll go even harder in Year 2 if means wins for Pittsburgh.

JULY 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Najee Harris open to '500 touches' if Steelers win games

Steelers RB Najee Harris says he's good with 500 touches How many touches will Najee Harris get in 2022?

JULY 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Najee Harris Expects Clear Signs From Steelers QB Battle The Pittsburgh Steelers runner expects an answer immediately.

JULY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Najee Harris: 'I'll get 500' carries if it helps Steelers win Joining the Rich Eisen Show earlier this week, Steelers running back Najee Harris made it clear he's open to whatever workload the team need...

JULY 22, 2022 • NFL.COM

Najee Harris Doesn't Want Steelers to Limit Touches Najee Harris says he’ll run 500 times for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

JULY 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Derrick Henry, Najee Harris considered top-10 RBs in the NFL, according to analysts A veteran and a newcomer to the NFL, both from the Crimson Tide, are voted as top-10 RBs in the league!

JULY 14, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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