Najee Harris Fantasy RB
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| Height / Weight | 6'1" / 232 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Mar 9, 1998(24) |
| College | Alabama |
| Experience | 1 Years |
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Najee Harris NEWS
Najee Harris Good To Go Against Panthers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (hip) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and was removed from the final Week 15 injury report. He's good to go for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. There was some concern when he didn't practice on Wednesday, but the Steelers were likely resting their lead back. The 24-year-old has dealt with foot, oblique and hip injuries this year, but he hasn't missed any games. In 13 games played, he has 187 carries for 704 yards and five touchdowns, adding 32 receptions for 165 yards and two more scores. It's been a big step back from when he led the NFL in total touches in his rookie season in 2021, but Harris has been better of late, scoring four rushing TDs in the last four games. Harris will be firmly in the RB2 mix this weekend against a vulnerable Panthers run D.
Dec 16, 2022 • 8:03 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Picks Up A DNP On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (hip) was held out of practice on Wednesday with a hip ailment. It seems to always be something with Harris. The 24-year-old had previously been dealing with an oblique injury, but now he's listed with a hip injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. Harris played 56 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens and finished with 12 carries for 33 yards and one touchdown, adding two catches for 17 yards. The second-year back has been a huge disappointment in 2022, but he has scored four times on the ground in the last four games. If Harris is limited or out in Week 15, rookie Jaylen Warren would likely serve as Pittsburgh's lead ball-carrier.
Dec 15, 2022 • 1:35 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Will Face Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) will play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14, as he was removed from the final injury report for Sunday. Harris didn't practice on Wednesday but was upgraded to a limited participant in Thursday's practice before taking in a full practice on Friday. Baltimore has a weak secondary that teams easily exploit, but they have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. That said, Harris has a wide range of outcomes. Jaylen Warren is back to full health and could start taking a ton of work from Harris, so his floor isn't safe. All that said, he's still a virtual must-start with the current climate of the running back position in fantasy.
Dec 9, 2022 • 6:41 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Limited During Thursday's Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) was only able to get in a limited practice session on Thursday. The 24-year-old suffered an oblique injury in Week 12, but was able to play through it last week. This seems like the Steelers are just being cautious with Harris, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. It sounds like he'll be fine for this weekend, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback during Friday's practice. He'll be in the RB2 mix for the upcoming matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
Dec 8, 2022 • 11:19 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Sits Out Wednesday's Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Harris picked up an oblique injury in Week 12 but played through it in the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, carrying the ball 17 times for 86 yards while also catching a pass for six yards. The 24-year-old didn't have a setback last Sunday, so the Steelers are likely just managing his repetitions heading into the Week 14 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. As long as Harris returns to practice later this week, he should be Pittsburgh's lead back this weekend. After leading all RBs in the NFL in his rookie season in touches, Harris has been a big disappointment in his sophomore season and has become an RB2.
Dec 7, 2022 • 8:54 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Will Play, Jaylen Warren Questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) is not on the team's final injury report, so he'll start against the Falcons in Week 13. Harris totaled 39 yards and a touchdown on 11 touches before leaving last Monday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, but he's good to go. Jaylen Warren (hamstring) is officially questionable, and his status could have a major impact on Harris' outlook. When Warren was active, Harris' touches were limited, but when he was out, Harris looked like the workhorse RB he was in his rookie season. It's tough to bench Harris either way, but his ceiling will be limited a bit if Warren is full-go.
Dec 2, 2022 • 7:57 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Misses Wednesday's Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) didn't practice on Wednesday after getting injured in the Monday night win over the Indianapolis Colts. Harris' injury isn't believed to be serious, but his status for the Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons is up in the air. Benny Snell Jr. and Anthony McFarland Jr. stepped in on Monday after Harris was injured. Snell finished with 12 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown, adding one catch for six yards. McFarland had six carries for 30 yards and two catches for 11 yards. Rookie Jaylen Warren (hamstring) missed Monday's game but practiced in full on Wednesday and said "I'm ready to go" for this weekend. If Harris is limited or out this weekend, it's possible that Warren would lead the Steelers backfield against Atlanta.
Dec 1, 2022 • 12:55 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris' Injury Isn't Serious
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (abdomen), who was ruled out on Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with an abdominal injury, didn't suffer a major injury, according to sources. Harris' status for Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons is up in the air, though, and he'll be evaluated as the practice week unfolds. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his practice participation, but it's good news that his injury isn't considered serious. A week after having his best game of the season, Harris scored his third touchdown in two weeks, but an abdominal injury forced him out in the first half and he never returned. He's likely to be questionable for Week 13, and if he doesn't play, Benny Snell Jr. and Anthony McFarland Jr. will likely split backfield work if rookie Jaylen Warren (hamstring) misses a second straight game with his injury.
Nov 30, 2022 • 5:13 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Declared Out With Abdominal Injury On MNF
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris left his team's Monday night game against the Indianapolis Colts with an abdominal injury and will not return. Harris injured himself during the second quarter of the contest and was ruled out shortly thereafter, leaving the backfield work for Benny Snell Jr. and Anthony McFarland Jr. Harris finishes his Week 12 contest with 10 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown while adding a four-yard catch. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week as Pittsburgh gears up to face off against the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 13.
Nov 29, 2022 • 3:04 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Logs Full Practice Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. According to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Harris has some knee discomfort, although he doesn't expect it to be an issue for the Week 11 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old practiced in full Wednesday puts him on track towards suiting up against the Bengals in Week 11. He has rushed for 460 yards and a touchdown while catching 24 passes for 112 yards and two scores in nine games in 2022. Harris will be the Steelers' lead back and is considered a borderline RB2 against Cincinnati in Week 11.
Nov 17, 2022 • 3:35 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Dealing With Knee Discomfort
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back Najee Harris (knee) has some knee discomfort, although he doesn't expect it to be an issue for the Week 11 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Fantasy managers should expect Harris to be limited somewhat in practices this week, though, but ultimately he should be available this weekend. The 24-year-old saw a season-high 20 carries for a season-high 99 rushing yards in the Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints, while Jaylen Warren had a season-high nine carries for 37 yards. Barring a setback with Harris' knee, he should continue to be the team's lead back against Cincy, but he hasn't scored since Week 3 and will continue to lose valuable touches to the rookie in Pittsburgh's low-upside offense.
Nov 15, 2022 • 6:00 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Will Play In Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) was removed from the Week 2 injury report and will play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Harris was limited in practice on Wednesday, but he practiced in full the last two days and is good to go after aggravating his foot injury in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old led the league in touches in his rookie season in 2021, but he carried the ball just 10 times for 23 yards (2.3 yards per tote) and added two catches for three yards and a score in Week 1. He should see more usage in Week 2, although the Patriots held the Dolphins to just 18 rushing attempts and 43 yards in the season opener. Because of the chance that Harris is limited this weekend, fantasy managers should consider him more of an RB2.
Sep 16, 2022 • 9:05 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Practices Fully On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) got in a full practice on Thursday as his team gears up for a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. Harris left his team's Week 1 matchup early with a foot injury and practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, but his upgrade on Thursday bodes well for his ability to suit up on Sunday. That being said, the Patriots represent a tough matchup for Harris as they allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs in 2021 and held Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert to just 41 yards on 17 combined carries in Week 1. Treat Harris as a low-end RB1/high-end RB2 in fantasy for Week 2.
Sep 15, 2022 • 9:05 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Gets In Limited Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday after suffering a foot injury in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Harris said "it's good" and doesn't seem to be worried at all about missing Week 2 against the New England Patriots. However, head coach Mike Tomlin said he wants to see more from Harris this week before his status is determined for Sunday. "Naj is really optimistic," said Tomlin. "It's good to be young. He appears to be in position, but he's going to have to practice and prove his readiness." The 24-year-old apparently aggravated a Lisfranc injury that he dealt with in training camp. As long as Harris doesn't suffer a setback later this week, there's a good chance he'll suit up in Week 2, where he'll be a must-start fantasy back. Those that have Harris rostered should scoop up rookie Jaylen Warren off the waiver wire as insurance.
Sep 14, 2022 • 9:04 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Says He'll Play In Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) is pretty confident that he'll play in Week 2 against the New England Patriots after aggravating his Lisfranc foot injury late in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. "I'll be back at practice this week, and then I will be playing this weekend," Harris said Tuesday. Harris had only 10 carries for 23 yards and caught two passes for three yards and a touchdown in the season opener. Rookie Jaylen Warren is the handcuff for Harris in case he misses any time this season, with Benny Snell Jr. No. 3 on the RB depth chart. However, receiver Chase Claypool was second in rushing attempts for Pittsburgh last Sunday. There's a good chance that Harris is questionable for Week 2, so fantasy managers need to have a backup plan in place just in case.
Sep 13, 2022 • 4:09 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris "Should Be Good To Go" For Week 2
Tests on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' foot came back negative on Monday, and there is a belief that he "should be good to go" for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, according to a source. Harris dealt with a Lisfranc sprain to the same foot during training camp, and it's believed this was just a minor aggravation of that injury. Last year's leader in touches carried just 10 times for 23 yards and caught both of his targets for three yards and a touchdown in Week 1's overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. We'll need to keep a close eye on Harris' practice status this week, but as of now, his fantasy managers have to consider this a huge win. If Harris is limited or inactive in Week 2, rookie Jaylen Warren would be in line for lead-back duties, with Benny Snell Jr. backing him up.
Sep 12, 2022 • 11:01 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris, Steelers Are Optimistic About His Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (ankle, foot) suffered an apparent ankle/foot injury late in the team's Week 1 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Harris rolled his ankle in the contest after recovering from a Lisfranc sprain he sustained in training camp. Luckily, the injury does not seem to be significant and the Steelers are hopeful that he will be fine. Jaylen Warren was the only other running back with a touch in Sunday's game and will start in Week 2 if Harris is unable to go.
Sep 12, 2022 • 2:23 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris May Have Avoided Serious Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) left late in the fourth quarter during Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati. Harris dealt with a Lisfranc injury throughout training camp, so fantasy managers are anticipating the worst. However, NFL Network's Mike Giardi provided a reassuring update on Twitter, commenting, "I'm told the injury is not considered a big deal." While the Tweet is certainly positive, there should be a more concrete update soon, so Harris shouldn't be declared a lock for the Week 2 outing versus the New England Patriots. If he's out for that one, managers can grab Jaylen Warren off the wire to help lessen the blow, although Chase Claypool could see some touches out of the backfield.
Sep 11, 2022 • 10:36 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Ruled Out For Rest Of Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) was injured late in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 matchup against Cincinnati. While it was reassuring that he limped off the field under his own power, he dealt with a Lisfranc injury during training camp, adding an extra element to the situation. Overall, the 24-year-old struggled on the day, finishing with only 23 yards off 10 touches and two catches for three yards. Nevertheless, there could be an update on his condition soon. However, fantasy managers should prepare for Week 2, and it wouldn't be surprising if Harris misses time. If that's the case, rookie Jaylen Warren appears to be the favorite to take over out of the backfield, although Benny Snell Jr. may also be involved.
Sep 11, 2022 • 8:39 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Should Be Fine For Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) should be fine for the Week 1 regular season opener after dealing with a Lisfranc sprain in his foot early in the preseason. Harris played in the team's preseason finale on Sunday against the Detroit Lions and had four carries for 10 yards while catching all three of his targets for an additional 11 yards, so he looks to be just fine. While the 24-year-old appears to be past the injury, it's certainly worth watching after he led the league in touches in his rookie season in 2021. The Steelers are expected to lighten his load in Year 2 slightly, but the offense in Pittsburgh should continue to run through him, making him a no-doubt RB1 in fantasy football drafts.
Aug 29, 2022 • 6:40 PM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Confirms Camp Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) confirmed he has battled a sprained Lisfranc since training camp. He's been dealing with it for a month, so considering an injury of this magnitude takes roughly six weeks to heal, it shouldn't be a factor when the Steelers open the season on September 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The sophomore had 307 carries last season. However, even before the injury, the team had hoped to reduce his workload during the 2022-23 campaign. Yet, if this forces Harris to miss time, Benny Snell Jr. is in line to be the primary beneficiary. Harris' managers should strongly consider adding Snell as an insurance policy heading into Week 1.
Aug 29, 2022 • 1:39 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Sprained His Foot Four Weeks Ago, Plays Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris made his preseason debut in a 19-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He carried the ball four times for 10 yards and added 11 receiving yards on three catches. Harris also revealed to reporters on Sunday that he suffered a lisfranc injury to his foot in camp about four weeks ago. The injury generally comes with a 4-6 week timetable for recovery. Fantasy gamers who haven't drafted yet will want to keep the injury in the back of their minds when they are filling out their rosters, although it appears that he will be close to fully recovered when Week 1 rolls around. Presumed No. 2 running back, rookie Jaylen Warren, needs to be rostered in all deeper leagues moving forward.
Aug 29, 2022 • 1:31 AM | RotoBallerNajee Harris Will Start Sunday’s Preseason Finale
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) has been given the green light to suit up for Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions. Harris had been held out of the first two preseason contests as the team attempts to manage his workload following a rookie campaign that saw him lead the league in touches (381). It's unlikely that Harris will garner significant snaps in the Steelers' final tuneup, which should pave the way for backfield mates Benny Snell Jr., Anthony McFarland Jr. and Jaylen Warren to see sizable workloads. After a Pro Bowl selection in his first year that saw him amass 1,200 rushing yards and 10 total touchdowns, Harris will be a hot commodity in fantasy drafts and a surefire first-round selection. He opens the season Sept. 11 at Cincinnati.
Aug 26, 2022 • 6:44 PM | RotoBaller
