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Najee Harris Has Hilarious Explanation for Absence vs. Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris had a hilarious explanation for his in-game absence against the Bengals: too much Thanksgiving.
CINCINNATI — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris pulled up short while running after a catch in the first half of his team’s 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Harris took a knee on the sideline, was looked over by trainers and got some oxygen before eventually returning to the game, missing a couple offensive series.
The Steelers never announced a specific injury ailment for Harris. When asked after the game what happened, he had a hilarious response.
“Thanksgiving,” Harris said. “Pat’s girlfriend Jill, she made a fire ass little banana thing. I had too much of it. I didn’t know it affected me until that first drive.”
Freiermuth told Steelers Now before the holiday that he was planning on having some of his teammates over to his house for Thanksgiving. Little did he know the potential consequences of the team’s workhorse running back over-indulging.
Harris was able to rebound from his ailment, finishing the game with 16 carries for 75 yards and six catches for 54 yards, leading the Steelers in offensive touches and yards from scrimmage.
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