Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury in a fireworks accident, his agent Doug Hendrickson confirmed Thursday.
What Happened During the July 4th Incident
The accident occurred at a July 4th celebration, where multiple people were reportedly injured in the same incident. While details remain limited, Hendrickson was quick to reassure fans that Harris is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready when the NFL season kicks off.
Training Camp Timeline Approaches
The timing puts Harris’s status in focus as veteran players are slated to arrive at the team’s El Segundo, California training facility this Wednesday. Rookies will follow suit on Saturday, setting up what could be a crucial evaluation period for the team’s backfield depth.
Harris Brings Experience to New Team
The former Pittsburgh Steelers back signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles back in March, bringing four seasons of NFL experience to his new squad. His arrival came before the Chargers used their first-round pick – No. 22 overall – to select North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton. The pairing has coaches excited about forming a dynamic running back tandem for the 2025 campaign.
Injury List Possibility Looms
Team officials are weighing whether to place Harris on the non-football injury or illness list (NFI), a move that would depend on how his eye responds to treatment. Should he land on the NFI list and remain there past the 53-man roster deadline, Harris would miss the season’s first four games.
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