Cowboys predicted to sign $13 million Steelers Pro Bowler to blockbuster deal

Where do the Dallas Cowboys go from here?

Even the most pessimistic projections didn't have the Cowboys falling this far in 2024. They're 3-7, they've lost five games in a row, and they're one of only two NFL teams not to win a home game so far this season.

While there's no rescuing the 2024 season, the Cowboys also face an uphill climb to get back on track moving forward. They'll likely have a new coach in 2025, and though quarterback Dak Prescott should be fully healed from his hamstring injury, the offense needs further reinforcements.

The Cowboys have been abysmal at running the football this season, and that hurts double because they passed on star running backs Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley in free agency. Instead, Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle have combined for under 60 yards per game.

Perhaps this spring can be something of a do-over for Dallas in free agency. Dallas Robinson of Pro Football Network recently predicted that the Cowboys would land Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris to pick up some of the slack in the rushing game.

"Najee Harris hasn’t lit the world on fire for the Steelers this season, as he ranks just 41st in running back success rate. But you could see the fit for the Cowboys. Harris is a former first-round pick from Alabama with name value — that alone could be enough for Jerry Jones to sign him next offseason," Robinson said.

"Harris’ skill set as a downhill runner with receiving ability could work with Dak Prescott. Pittsburgh declined Harris’ fifth-year option for 2025, making him a free agent next year. He shouldn’t be overly expensive if the Cowboys want to pursue him on the open market."

Harris, 26, has never quite lived up to the first-round pick the Steelers used on him in the 2021 draft, but he's had a productive NFL career. He's on pace to eclipse 1,000 yards for the fourth straight season, with a career-high of 1,200 in his Pro Bowl rookie season.

Dallas needs to do something to get its offense back on track, and having a bruiser like Harris in the running game would be a decent start. And though he'll get a pay raise after a $13 million four-year rookie deal, the Cowboys should still be able to keep him under $10 million per year.

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