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While Najee Harris’ agreement scenario has actually gathered a great deal of focus, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ various other running back is likewise encountering an unsure future.
Jaylen Warren, that collected 1,154 all-purpose lawns last period while enhancing Harris in Pittsburgh’s backfield, is likewise entering his last year under agreement. Warren was asked on Friday if he has actually had any kind of talks with the Steelers regarding a feasible expansion.
” No,” Warren stated, through Yardbarker. “And to be straightforward, I’m not truly stressed regarding that. I’m stressed regarding winning a Super Dish.”
Warren, a previous undrafted newbie, is slated to obtain a base pay of $985,000 this period. Integrated, Warren and Harris stand for simply a $5 million cap hit in 2024. That’s an outright plan on the Steelers, that anticipate to once more lean on both gamers this period.
In addition to conserving cash this period, the Steelers are most likely waiting to see exactly how this period plays out prior to determining their long-lasting strategy at running back. Pittsburgh basic supervisor Omar Khan essentially stated as much when clarifying why the group chose not to get Harris’ fifth-year choice.
At this moment, it’s anticipated that the Steelers will certainly attempt to maintain Warren, that has actually balanced a team-high 5.1 lawns per rollover the previous 2 years. Last period, regardless of not obtaining a solitary begin, Warren had 2 100-yard hurrying efficiencies. His 74-yard goal ride versus the Browns in Week 11 was the Steelers’ lengthiest run given that Willie Parker’s 75-yard goal run in Super Dish XL.
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