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Captain Najee; Steelers RB Harris embracing leadership role

Najee Harris Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) slips a tackle attempted by Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright) (Don Wright/AP)
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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris says he’s comfortable taking on more of a leadership role as he enters his second season, and his teammates seem to agree.

Harris was voted one of Pittsburgh’s five captains for 2022.

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It’s a role Harris says he shied away from earlier in his life.

The 24-year-old credits the help of his teammates and coaches for getting him prepared to take on more responsibility.

Harris set a franchise rookie record by rushing for 1,200 yards in 2021.

Harris and the Steelers start the 2022 season at defending AFC champion Cincinnati.

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