Chargers Issue Update on RB Najee Harris After Injury in Fireworks Accident

The Los Angeles running back hurt his eye on the Fourth of July.

Najee Harris scores a touchdown against the Bengals in 2024. / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Chargers will open training camp in El Segundo, Calif.—but one notable name will seemingly be absent from the playing field.

Chargers running back Najee Harris will likely begin training camp on the non-football injury list, Los Angeles general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters Wednesday via Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris, 27, sustained a minor eye injury on July 4 in a fireworks accident.

Per Hortiz, Harris—a Bay Area native—is receiving treatment for the injury at Stanford.

The Chargers signed Harris to a one-year contract on March 12 worth $9.5 million. The 2020 All-American at Alabama played four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, rushing for 1,000 yards in all four seasons. As a rookie in 2021, he was selected to his lone Pro Bowl.

#Chargers GM Joe Hortiz said Najee Harris (eye) will likely begin training camp on NFI. Harris is expected to report to The Bolt later today, per Hortiz. Harris has been receiving treatment from doctors at Stanford.

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) July 16, 2025

Los Angeles is scheduled to play in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31 against the Detroit Lions.

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