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NFL Running Backs Demand Pay Rise Amid Contract Changes

4/7/2025

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In March 2024, NFL running backs pushed for better pay, with star players landing hefty contracts. Yet, this momentum waned, giving way to a surge of one-year deals. The Steelers now grapple with Najee Harris's exit, eyeing promising talents like R.J. Harvey and Damien Martinez as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Story summary

In March 2024, NFL running backs pushed for better pay, with star players landing hefty contracts. Yet, this momentum waned, giving way to a surge of one-year deals. The Steelers now grapple with Najee Harris's exit, eyeing promising talents like R.J. Harvey and Damien Martinez as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft.