Update: Harris is back in the game. We’ll see if he can stay in.
Update: Things aren’t looking good for a Harris return to this game.
Still no Najee Harris for the Steelers. I think we can assume he's done for the day
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) January 9, 2022
Update: Harris still hadn’t returned to the game by halftime despite being considered probable to return.
Update: Harris still hasn’t returned despite being probable to do so.
Steelers get the ball back, but still no sign of Najee Harris. He's listed as probable to return, but it's an elbow injury. And you can't just put a regular brace on it. Needs to be able to protect the ball.
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) January 9, 2022
Update: NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala announces that Najee Harris is expected to return, though he remains on the sideline with two minutes left in the first quarter.
The #Steelers' Najee Harris (elbow) and Diontae Johnson (rib) are both hurt, but both expected to return to this game. #Ravens
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) January 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has exited Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens with an apparent arm injury. The rookie suffered the injury on the first drive of the contest.
This would be a critical loss for the Steelers this afternoon, especially considering that they’re fighting for one of the final two Wild Card spots in the AFC playoffs. The first-round running back out of Alabama has been an integral part of the offense and has made a huge impact in just his first year in the Steel City. Entering Sunday, he registered 1,172 rushing yards on 296 carries and seven touchdowns on the ground. He’s also made his bones as a pass-catching option, hauling in 70 catches for 440 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
With Harris out, Benny Snell has taken over in the backfield for the Steelers. We’ll see if the dynamic rookie can return to the regular-season finale.