Pittsburgh Steelers

Najee Harris' fifth-year contract has been declined by the Steelers as he enters his fourth year in the league. (Source: Gerry Dulac on X)

Fantasy Impact: Harris' impact on the field has varied greatly throughout his career in Pittsburgh. During his rookie year, Harris totaled 1200 rushing yards and just under 500 passing yards, but he has not been able to meet or surpass either of those marks in the subsequent years. While injuries have likely contributed to his inefficiencies, the Steelers haven't seen enough to option him for his fifth year. Harris looks to remain the early down and goal line back for the Steelers going into his final contract year. Meanwhile, running mate Jaylen Warren remains the more explosive option in the Steelers rushing attack as the offense gets a new starting quarterback and new offensive coordinator.

Steelers running back Jaylen Warren said special teams coach Danny Smith has reportedly discussed Justin Fields returning kicks this season (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “I would, I think it’s pretty cool — as soon as you touch the ball that’s when everything starts to happen,” Warren said. “Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there. . . . We looked at him like, Justin Fields will be back there? I think it’s cool.” This could be something to monitor throughout the remainder of the offseason.

UDFA QB John Rhys Plumlee agreed to a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. An interesting wrinkle is that he may switch to slot WR as part of his NFL future. (Source: Tom Pelissero)

Fantasy Impact: Plumlee was productive in college, but his smaller stature could necessitate a move to slot WR in the NFL. He's extremely athletic, so he could make some noise this summer.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected WR Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: Jordan Schultz on X)

Fantasy Impact: It only makes sense the Steelers took a wide receiver on Day 2. They recently traded Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, leaving a need at wide receiver for their new look offense. Wilson figures to step into the Steelers and get some immediate work, but likely won't be higher than a flex play in most 12-team leagues.

Alex Highsmith and the Steelers have agreed to a restructured salary that will create $7M in salary cap space. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This move will free up the Steelers to make more additions prior to the start of training camp. The 26-year-old tallied seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions last season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Kyle Allen. (Source: Gerry Dulac on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen will be the No. 3 quarterback for the Steelers behind Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

The Eagles have acquired QB Kenny Pickett form the Steelers in a pick swap. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Pickett figured to likely be headed towards a backup role with the Steelers in 2024 after the team signed QB Russell Wilson, but he will now head to Philadelphia to backup QB Jalen Hurts. The move confirms that Wilson will be the starter in Pittsburgh and that Pickett will have very little fantasy value next season, barring an injury to Hurts.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson has a $3 million roster bonus due Friday that the Panthers now will pay. He had been in the trade rumors as of late and now lands in Carolina. Johnson joins Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark among a couple others in the wide receiver room with Carolina.

The Steelers agreed to terms with punter Cameron Johnston. (Source: Mike DeFabo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnston previously played for the Eagles and Texans. He has averaged 47.3 yards per punt in his career.

Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick is officially off the injury report and will play Monday vs. Buffalo. (Source: Steelers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Fitzpatrick has not played since Week 15 due to a lingering knee injury. After practicing in full, Fitzpatrick will suit up for the Steelers’ defense in the wild card round.

Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Mason Rudolph will start again on Sunday against the Bills. (Source: Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This comes as no surprise with the play of Rudolph to close the regular season. He has added a lot more down field throws to this Steelers offense, particularly to George Pickens. He'll try and lead Pittsburgh to a big upset win over Buffalo this weekend.

Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin ruled out TJ Watt for Pittsburgh’s Wild Card matchup against the Bills. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watt suffered the injury in last week's game against the Ravens. It'll be a big loss for the Steelers defense in a game where they were already going to be a huge underdog against Josh Allen and Buffalo.

Cameron Heyward was limited in practice on Tuesday. (Source: Alan Saunders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Heyward should be good to play this week against the Ravens. His status will need to be monitored just to be sure though.

The Steelers D/ST allowed 23 points on 369 total yards with one sack and one fumble recovery on Sunday against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: It wasn't a huge afternoon for the Steelers D/ST early, but they were able to force a strip sack and fumble recovery late in the game to secure the win. They could be worth a look next week if the Ravens sit some of their starters.

Chris Boswell was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts (39, 26, 21) and 3-for-3 on extra point attempts on Sunday against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: It was a huge afternoon for Boswell. He could be worth a look next week, especially if the Ravens sit some of their starters.

Pat Freiermuth caught 3-of-4 targets for 44 yards in the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Freiermuth hasn't had quite as much success as the wide receivers since Mason Rudolph took over under center for Pittsburgh. He remains a low-end TE1 play though given the state of the position.

George Pickens caught 7-of-9 targets for 131 yards in the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Pickens had a second straight huge game yardage wise with Mason Rudolph under center. He will remain in the WR2 conversation next week if Rudolph starts again.

Jaylen Warren ran for 75 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries in the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks. He also caught 4-of-4 targets for an additional 23 yards through the air.

Fantasy Impact: Warren remained in his 1B role behind Najee Harris, but both of them had a huge afternoon. Warren will remain in the RB2/flex conversation next week.

Allen Robinson II caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in a 34-11 win over the Bengals in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson emerged out of nowhere to finish second on the team in receiving in the blowout win. The 36 yards were his best effort since way back in Week 1 against the 49ers. Robinson will not be a recommended fantasy option in Week 17 against the Seahawks.

Pittsburgh Steelers DB Trenton Thompson (neck) has been ruled out for Week 16 and will be inactive for the game. (Source: steelers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson, 26, did not practice at all this week due to his injury and will miss his first game since joining the Steelers' active roster. He has played in six games this season, seeing more snaps as time has gone on. He will be inactive, though, alongside QB Kenny Pickett, CB Darius Rush, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Blake Martinez, T Dylan Cook and DE DeMarvin Leal.