Chargers’ Najee Harris appears to take parting shot at Steelers

New Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was the ideal Pittsburgh Steelers running back and is even moreso the ideal, predictable and expected Jim Harbaugh free agency signing.

While being introduced to reporters for the first time as a member of the Chargers, Harris was largely blown away by what he saw around the organization in terms of facilities.

As fans, particularly in the Pittsburgh region, noticed, his praise for the Chargers didn’t seem all that kind to the Steelers.

“This is a special thing right here. It reminds me of college at Alabama, all the resources that they have,” Harris said. “I was telling him, you've got a great thing going on right now because it's not like this everywhere. It's not."

While generic praise that is sort of like coachspeak from coaches, the internet ran with it and…Harris clearly has a point:

Steelers players don’t think Art Rooney II does everything in his power to win. Here’s their grades:

Facilities: C- (26th)
Nutrition: C+ (30th)
Locker Room: D (27th)
Weight Room: C+ (28th)
Strength Coaches: C- (32nd)
Ownership: D (28th)

A damning survey. pic.twitter.com/EVAVmp5lwv
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) February 26, 2025

More than anything else, though, it’s a testament to the Chargers’ hard work to remake the organization over the last few years.

When big-name free agents take a visit with the Chargers, they come away impressed with the facilities compared to other pro teams, in addition to people like Harbaugh.

One can guess big free-agent signing Mekhi Becton liked what he saw, too.

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