Steelers Decline Fifth-Year Options for Harris and Fields
Harris' Future with Pittsburgh Uncertain
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially declined the fifth-year options for 2021 first-round picks Najee Harris and Justin Fields. This decision has significant implications for Harris, who was the team's first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Impact on Harris' Contract
By declining the fifth-year option, the Steelers are essentially making a $7 million decision on Harris. If they decide to sign him to a long-term contract, they will have to negotiate a new deal with him. If they do not, he will become a free agent in 2025.
Here is a rough estimate of what Harris could potentially cost the Steelers on the cap in 2025 on his fifth-year option:
- Cap hit: $10.1 million
- Cash salary: $8.5 million
- Dead cap: $1.6 million
The Steelers have a decision to make on Harris' future with the team. They could sign him to a long-term contract, trade him, or let him walk in free agency.
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