Najee Harris’s rib injury appears to be a minor concern as the Steelers prepare for their upcoming game against the New York Jets. After an impressive performance against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, Harris is looking to build on that momentum. His absence from practice on Wednesday may be a precautionary measure, particularly since he has been granted veteran days.
With Harris averaging 3.9 yards per carry, the Steelers hope that his breakout game can serve as a catalyst for improving their running game, which has struggled earlier in the season. Alongside Harris, the team is also managing injuries to several key players, including outside linebacker Nick Herbig and running back Cordarrelle Patterson, who also missed practice.
On a positive note, tight end MyCole Pruitt and outside linebacker Alex Highsmith are both working their way back from injuries and seem likely to return, which could bolster the Steelers’ roster as they face the Jets. If Harris can shake off the rib injury and maintain his form, he could play a crucial role in helping the Steelers establish a more effective ground game moving forward.
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