Ever since the declined the fifth-year option of running back Najee Harris earlier this offseason, we've seen reports with differing reasons as to why Pittsburgh went that route.Harris has been disappointing over the past two seasons, although it's hard to blame all of that Dalton Risner Jersey on him considering the i sues upfront. But there was a rumor stating Harris it so he can play elsewhere in 2024.Harris' that was the case, saying the rumor was "a joke."Upon arriving at training camp on Wednesday, Harris Eric Saubert Jersey revealed that it was the team that wanted to decline his option because the Steelers "didn't know which direction the offense is headed," according to .Najee Harris, speaking for the first time since the team declined his fifth year option, said the Steelers told him they were declining because they didnt know which direction the offense is headed. Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) What's strange about that answer is new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has had succe s with a run-first offense before during his days in the same role with the Tenne see Titans.Harris added that he Mike Purcell Jersey was "disappointed" with the decision Pittsburgh made, but he has since gotten over it and is looking forward to preparing for the 2024 campaign, which will now be a crucial contract year for him.Najee Harris first comments to media since January Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) Harris has broken the 1,000-yard mark in all three seasons of his Quinn Meinerz Jersey career but has seen le s production both on the ground and through the air over the last two years after his impre sive rookie campaign.The Steelers have also seen poor offensive line play in that span, so it isn't all on him, but we've also seen fellow running back Jaylen Warren have succe s behind that same line.Whatever the case may be, Harris will have to show out in 2024 if he wants to get the lucrative, long-term Denver Broncos Jersey deal he is no doubt seeking in 2025.