If the Steelers pick a running back not named Ashton Jeanty in Round 1 it could cause fans to revolt against Mike Tomlin.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made the awkward decision to move on from running back Najee Harris this offseason as he explores free agency for the first time.

Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) reacts on the sidelines against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Houston won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to be in the market for a running back this offseason with Najee Harris hitting free agency. One avenue the team could go to replace Harris is the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jeanty, who nearly broke Barry Sanders' all-time rushing record this season, was the Heisman Trophy runner up behind Colorado’s Travis Hunter. If he falls to the Steelers at 21st overall, it could make sense to add a blue-chip talent.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers brace for the possibility of losing Najee Harris and perhaps even Jaylen Warren, it appears as though they're prepared to dip their toes into the free agent market to patch up their running back room if needed.

Najee Harris has been a consistent and productive rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since he entered the NFL in 2021,

After four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, running back Najee Harris is hitting the market. This creates an opening that a generational talent could fill.

For many teams in the NFL, free agency is a chance to transform from a bottom-of-the-barrel organization into a playoff threat—and potentially even a Super Bowl contender. For the Pittsburgh Steelers,

Najee Harris’ free agency is becoming an inflection point for the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. His four straight 1,000-yard seasons were invaluable to Pittsburgh’s ground attack however he’ll be a costly player to bring back into the fold.