Jaylen Warren in line for restricted free-agent tender from Pittsburgh
by Bruno Mulé | Steelers Correspondent | Tue, Feb 25th 1:00pm EST
Steelers GM Omar Khan noted Tuesday that Warren will receive a restricted free-agent tender, effectively keeping him with the team through the 2025 season. The main decision remains whether Pittsburgh opts for a second-round tender (roughly $5.2 million) or an original-round level (about $3.19 million). Since Warren was undrafted in 2022, an original-round tender would offer the Steelers no draft-pick compensation if he signed elsewhere and the team elected not to match the deal. A second-round tender would render that scenario unlikely, as few teams would be willing to forfeit a top-64 pick and pay Warren a hefty contract. The future of fellow back Najee Harris, set for unrestricted free agency, also looms large over Pittsburgh’s backfield.
Fantasy Impact:
Warren has carved out a solid role in the Steelers’ offense, splitting work with Harris. His dual-threat upside, particularly in PPR formats, makes him a valuable depth piece and a possible late-round sleeper, should the team entrust him with more touches in 2025. If Harris departs in free agency—or even if his role diminishes—Warren could see an expanded workload. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Pittsburgh’s tender decision, as a second-round tag would solidify the team’s confidence in him and suggest he’ll remain a key part of the backfield.
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