Four years after the Steelers, Nagie Harris left Pittsburgh this offseason. The team did not give him a long-term contract. Instead, Harris signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the charger.
On July 4th, Chargers RB Najee Harris suffered an eye injury in a fireworks accident. So the 27-year-old was forced to miss out on all training camps in Los Angeles. Recently, Harris has finally been cleared as a full participant in the practice. Speaking to the media on Monday, Najee Harris said he hopes to play for Brazil vs Chiefs on Friday.
How much will Chargers RB Najee Harris play in week 1?
Najee Harris, who missed all training camp due to a persistent eye injury in the fireworks disaster, said he hopes to play in the Chargers’ season opener against the Brazilian Chiefs on Friday.
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Over his four-year career, Najee Harris never missed the game. This offseason, Pro Bowl RB suffered a “superficial” eye injury in a fireworks accident on July 4th. That forced Harris to miss out on all training camp for the charger. Until recently, he wore a yellow jersey during Chargers practice. This indicated he was back from his injury. Director Jim Harbaugh announced that Nagie Harris is a full participant in the Chargers practice.
A sign that he is heading in the right direction. After starting his career with 68 games, Harris could become a backup in 2025. Los Angeles chose O’Mallion Hampton from UNC using their 22nd overall pick. At 6 feet, 220 pounds, Hampton has the size and skill set that makes him a productive RB in the NFL.
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Najee Harris has run for over 1,000 yards and at least six rushing touchdowns for four consecutive seasons. In 2024, he rushed for 1,043 yards and six touchdowns. On Monday, Najee Harris spoke with a reporter. He said it was his fifth day in practice with the Chargers. Plus, he’s “just trying to get back to that football shape.”
Since the fireworks incident on July 4th, Chargers RB Najee Harris has been wearing a helmet with sunglasses or a coloured visor. When asked by the media, Naris refused to identify how the injury occurred. However, he informed them that his vision had not been affected at all. His eye injury is described as “superficial.” In other words, it only affects the outer layer of the eye and is not a deeper structure. Wait for how much Najee Harris plays for the first week and for the Chiefs.
