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Mike Tomlin: Najee Harris is a 'competition junkie' The former Alabama All-American shouldered a big load for Pittsburgh as a rookie.

APRIL 5, 2022 • AL.COM

NFL Analyst Still Calls Najee Harris Worst Pick of 2021 People still doubt the Pittsburgh Steelers running back.

MARCH 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers position analysis: Does the Najee Harris Show need a supporting actor? When the Steelers let James Conner leave in free agency a year ago and didn’t address a replacement until signing Kalen Ballage in late Marc...

MARCH 19, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Najee Harris adjusts to Alabama, Pittsburgh elements The running back made the transition from Tuscaloosa’s humidity to Pennsylvania’s cold.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • AL.COM

Steelers RB Najee Harris snubbed for OROY nomination Najee Harris had a huge rookie campaign.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

2022 Pro Bowl: Micah Parsons, Mac Jones top list of rookie stars

The 2022 Pro Bowl is full of star power, including six rookie selections. Here's a look at those standout first-year players.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

2022 Pro Bowl: Micah Parsons, Mac Jones top list of rookie stars

Diontae Johnson, Najee Harris keeping calm amid Steelers QB transition LAS VEGAS — With oversized sunglasses shading his eyes and a white bucket hat on his head, Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson envisioned...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Thanks, Bengals: Najee Harris, Diontae Johnson headed to Pro Bowl as replacements When the Bengals upset the Chiefs in the AFC championship Sunday, that made next week look a lot different for standout running back Joe Mix...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Provides unimpressive final line Harris (elbow) rushed 12 times for 29 yards while catching both of his targets for a loss of one yard and losing a fumble in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Harris was able to suit up after injuring his elbow in the Steelers' regular-season finale, but a balky elbow can't explain away being stonewalled by the defense as a runner. Onlookers can probably attribute the lost fumble to the rookie's injury, as he safely secured every single touch during his first turn in the pros. The 2021 first-round pick finished the regular season with 1,667 combined yards and 10 combined touchdowns as the Steelers' workhorse over 17 games, giving him starter's appeal across all formats based on volume alone. However, a sub-par 3.9 yards-per-carry mark left much to be desired in terms of his abilities as a runner. Perhaps the spread nature of Pittsburgh's offensive scheme with Ben Roethlisberger under center handicapped the young back. Either way, we will see how Harris responds to potentially becoming the focal point of a new-look Steelers squad that will likely be without its leader of the past two decades.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Najee Harris loses first career fumble after 392 touches Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris loses his first career fumble after 392 total touches.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • NFL.COM

NFL odds: How to bet Steelers-Chiefs, point spread, more

Check out the NFL odds on Steelers vs. Chiefs, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NFL odds: How to bet Steelers-Chiefs, point spread, more

No question: Najee Harris is good to go for Steelers vs. Chiefs One day after listing him as questionable to face the Chiefs on Sunday night in the wild-card round, the Steelers are clearing up the status...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

All set for Sunday Harris (elbow), who was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, no longer carries an injury designation and will be available for the playoff contest.

Impact This was hardly a surprise given Harris was a full participant in Friday's practice. Given the pivotal nature of a playoff game, it would have been truly surprising to see the rookie unable to play, especially given his extensive workload this season. The rookie finished the 2021 regular season with 1,667 total yards on 381 total touches, easily the most among rookie ball carriers in the last five years.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will the Steelers have JuJu Smith-Schuster and Najee Harris vs the Chiefs? Pittsburgh’s offense could use both guys back this week.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable for wild-card game Harris (elbow) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though players that close weeks as full participant don't typically get designations ahead of games, the Steelers appear to be exercising more caution with Harris since he didn't practice in any capacity Wednesday or Thursday. Even so, Harris told Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com before Friday's practice that he's feeling good after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection for his elbow, with most of the soreness he was experiencing having since subsided. As long as he didn't experience any setbacks with his elbow following his return to practice, the rookie will presumably be on the field for the postseason opener and ready to take on his usual three-down workload. While playing in all 17 of the Steelers' regular-season games, Harris was one of the NFL's most heavily-used backs with averages of 18.1 carries and 5.5 targets per contest.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers, Micah Parsons, Joe Burrow highlight 'NFL on FOX' fan vote awards

Was Aaron Rodgers the MVP in 2021? Who were the top rookies? Find out who fans chose in the "NFL on FOX" awards.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Rodgers, Micah Parsons, Joe Burrow highlight 'NFL on FOX' fan vote awards

Steelers notes: Najee Harris 'feeling better'; JuJu Smith-Schuster practices again Some athletic tape, a platelet-rich plasma shot and Najee Harris should be good to go. Well, the star Steelers rookie running back isn’t out...

JANUARY 14, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers RB Najee Harris (elbow) expected to practice Friday ahead of Chiefs game Steelers RB Najee Harris missed two practices this week as he deals with an elbow injury, but coach Mike Tomlin said he expects the him to p...

JANUARY 14, 2022 • NFL.COM

Set to resume practicing Friday Harris (elbow) remained a spectator for Thursday's practice, but head coach Mike Tomlin said the running back will be back on the field for Friday's session, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.c...

Impact Tomlin mentioned that how Harris fares in Friday's workout will be telling for the rookie's availability for Sunday's wild-card game in Kansas City. Harris proved supremely durable during the regular season, approaching each of the Steelers' 17 contests without an injury designation while finishing with a league-high 381 touches (307 carries, 74 catches). However, after injuring his elbow early in Pittsburgh's Week 18 win over Baltimore, Harris could be at risk of taking a questionable tag into the playoff opener if he's anything less than a full participant at Friday's practice.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers-Chiefs: Super Wild Card Weekend By The Numbers

The Steelers will look to spring an upset on the Chiefs during Super Wild Card Weekend. Here are the numbers to know.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Steelers-Chiefs: Super Wild Card Weekend By The Numbers

Sits out Wednesday's practice Harris (elbow) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Mike Tomlin previously said that Harris -- who suffered an elbow injury during the Steelers' Week 18 win over the Ravens but was able to return to the game -- would likely have his reps managed in practice to begin the week, so the running back's absence Wednesday isn't surprising. Harris' status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's playoff game against Kansas City, with Tomlin noting that the team will let Harris' "practice participation and how he feels be our guide as we get closer to game time." Benny Snell and Kalen Ballage are next up for reps out of the backfield while Harris manages his elbow issue.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Najee Harris, J.J. Watt headline NFL wild-card injury report

Dr. Matt Provencher provides analysis and updates on injuries to Tyreek HIll, Najee Harris, J.J. Watt and others.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Najee Harris, J.J. Watt headline NFL wild-card injury report

Steelers should be healthy heading to Kansas City

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be close to fully healthy when they travel to Kansas City to take on the AFC West champion Chiefs in the opening round of the playoffs

JANUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Elbow injury lingering Coach Mike Tomlin said Harris' elbow injury is expected to "slow him in the early portion of the week" as the Steelers prepare for Sunday's wild-card game at Kansas City, Dale Loll...

Impact Harris got dinged up during the early stages of this past Sunday's eventual 16-13 overtime win at Baltimore but was able to gut out the issue, finishing with 15 touches for 55 yards on a season-low 53 percent share of offensive snaps. Tomlin's comments indicate Harris will be at least a limited participant Wednesday and may even kick off the week with a DNP, but where the running back stands by Friday will have more bearing on his availability for Sunday, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Benny Snell is the next player up in the Steelers backfield if Harris isn't his normal self this weekend.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Zeise: Najee Harris proves his value when Steelers needed him most Lost in all of the celebration of Ben Roethlisberger’s final days is the fact that there is no celebration if Najee Harris doesn’t put in so...

JANUARY 10, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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