Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth share an emotional moment reminiscent of the iconic Roethlisberger-Pouncey photo after the Wild-Card loss.

For Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth, Saturday's wild-card loss was about more than just the playoffs—it was also about their journey as teammates. The Steelers have already signed Freiermuth to a contract extension through 2028.

Najee Harris entered the 2024 NFL season in the final year of his current contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Once Wilson returned to the field, the Steelers' offense undoubtedly opened up. George Pickens finally became a factor after a slow start caused by Fields, while Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III got more involved. The lone downside was the lack of Fields' rushing threat in the backfield, which negatively impacted Najee Harris and the run game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2024 season with low expectations, and few believed they had the roster to contend in a competitive AFC. However, a midseason surge saw Pittsburgh win several games,

If a team wants to be a consistent winner, doing well in the NFL draft is a top priority. First and second-round picks are typically the impact guys early and develop into the best players on the team. This fact is what makes the list of players below so frustrating.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth defended Mike Tomlin amid shouts that the franchise should replace its head coach."(I have) the utmost faith in the coaching staff," Freiermuth said Monday,

The Steelers aren't known for bold moves, but could they trade their best offensive player, or a Pro Bowl defender?

Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth seems to agree with the latter, which is why he doesn’t think it has changed at all. “I don’t,” Freiermuth said. “We understand ‘The Standard.’

Harris was the team's first-round pick in 2021, and in the four years since has started every single game, tallying 4,312 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. He has been a staple for the Steelers' offense since coming into the NFL, and he now faces free agency.

Similar to Godwin, Stefon Diggs' season-ending injury in 2024 will likely force him to test the free-agent waters in 2025. If Diggs can fully recover from his ACL injury by next season, the Steelers may get a steal with his elite talent likely coming at a bargain 'prove-it' contract.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are magical in the sense that they can capture the full range of emotions from their Black and Gold faithful—especially when it pertains to fan-favorite players leaving the Steel City.