Najee Harris linked to Bengals as potential 2026 signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris may join the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency. After departing Pittsburgh for the Los Angeles Chargers, Harris faced injuries, including a torn Achilles. If signed, he could join Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in the backfield. Harris was also mentioned as a possible target for the Green Bay Packers. He showed potential for a strong comeback following a lengthy recovery process.
- •Najee Harris has been linked to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- •He previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers.
- •Harris suffered a torn Achilles in 2025 after a fireworks accident.
- •A recovery has positioned him for a possible return in 2026.
- •The Bengals could form a running back trio with Chase Brown and Samaje Perine.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers RB Najee Harris linked to AFC North rival
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers RB linked to AFC North rival as 2026 landing spot
"Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been linked to an AFC North rival in free agency.
"The former Steelers running back back is still a free agent.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:17 PMFormer Steelers RB Najee Harris linked to AFC North rival
The former Steelers running back back is still a free agent.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:44 PMFormer Steelers RB linked to AFC North rival as 2026 landing spot
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been linked to an AFC North rival in free agency.
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