RB Najee Harris injured against Bengals (Update)

RB Najee Harris injured against Bengals (Update)

UPDATE (2:04 p.m.): Harris returned to the game with 9:46 left in the second quarter.

UPDATE (1:40 p.m.): According to Evan Washburn on the CBS broadcast, Harris has been cleared to return to the game. He remains on the sideline with his helmet on.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris appeared to suffer an injury in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Harris had an impressive start to the game, with four balls for 45 yards and two runs for eight yards, but after his fourth ball of the game he was lame and went to the sideline where he was attended to by trainers.

Harris was replaced by RB Jaylen Warren and was seen crouching on the sidelines. From the looks of it, it was a non-contact injury, possibly a lower body injury, as he appeared to be hampered by the injury as he slowed down after the catch. Hopefully it’s nothing serious because Harris got off to a really good start. The Steelers will need him down the stretch if they want to maintain their lead in the AFC North, and a win over the Bengals today would go a long way toward that cause.

According to the CBS broadcast, Najee Harris received oxygen on the bench and tried to catch her breath. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor tweeted that several teammates came by to check on Harris on the bench while he received oxygen.

Pittsburgh tied the game 7-7 on a touchdown reception by WR George Pickens, one play after Harris left the game. This post will be updated as more information regarding Harris’ status becomes available.

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