Najee Harris
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Najee Harris to Meet With Raiders Next Thursday
Free-agent running back Najee Harris (Achilles) is scheduled to meet with the Las Vegas Raiders next Thursday, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The former Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers RB visited with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday as he looks for his new home. The 28-year-old former 24th overall pick by the Steelers in 2021 out of Alabama began his NFL career with four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons in the Steel City. He signed with the Chargers as a free agent last offseason, but he only appeared in three games for the Bolts in 2025 before suffering a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. Harris probably isn't an option to re-sign in L.A. after the Chargers picked up former Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell to give them depth behind Omarion Hampton. If Harris were to sign with Vegas, he'd be the clear backup to second-year back Ashton Jeanty and would merely be a handcuff option in fantasy football leagues.
Mar 27, 2026 10:09 AM EST
Najee Harris Visits With Seahawks
Former Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (Achilles) visited with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, and the plan is for him to visit with the Las Vegas Raiders next, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Harris played in every single game in his first four years in the league with the Steelers, but he only played in three games in 2025 with the Chargers before tearing his left Achilles tendon. The 28-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2021 out of Alabama has progressed to sprinting on a treadmill this offseason, though, and he could make sense for a Seahawks backfield that lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to free agency. Zach Charbonnet (knee) isn't expected to be ready for Week 1 this fall, either, so the team could certainly use extra depth alongside Emanuel Wilson and George Holani. Harris had four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons in the Steel City to begin his career, but his dynasty/keeper stock has taken a big hit coming off an Achilles tear. If he were to land in Seattle, he could be in a three-man committee backfield with Wilson and Holani until Charbonnet returns.
Mar 25, 2026 1:20 PM EST
Najee Harris Remains on the Open Market
Free agent running back Najee Harris (Achilles) remains unsigned as of March 20. The veteran running back spent most of his one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on injured reserve, and it's possible that teams are being cautious with Harris' free agency due to the injury (or, at least, they don't feel any need to rush a signing). The former first-round pick had a spotless injury history through four years in Pittsburgh, but a fluke preseason fireworks incident involving his eye, followed by a Week 3 Achilles tear, really derailed his fantasy value in 2025. He finished the year with 61 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards across three games, snapping his four-year streak of 1,000-plus rushing yards. Given his age (27) and injury history, Harris is no longer in the mix for a starting running back job. Instead, he'll likely sign somewhere that offers him meaningful snaps in a No. 2 running back role. If he's available to pick up in dynasty leagues and you have a roster spot, it wouldn't hurt to take a chance on Harris. He could end up being a valuable handcuff in 2026, and there's even a slim chance that he could have standalone value as a low-end RB3/flex depending on his landing spot.
Mar 20, 2026 6:52 AM EST
Najee Harris Making "Outstanding" Progress, Running on Treadmill
Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent running back Najee Harris (Achilles) is "looking outstanding" five months after having surgery for a torn Achilles tendon and is "running with ease" at 15 mph on an Alter-G treadmill, according to his agent, Doug Hendrickson. Harris' first season with the Chargers came to an end when he tore his Achilles in Week 3, allowing rookie Omarion Hampton to take over lead-back duties for most of the year. It ended Harris' streak of four straight seasons with 1,000 rushing yards to begin his career, as he finished with just 61 rushing yards and no touchdowns on 15 carries in three games in L.A. The soon-to-be 28-year-old will be back on the free-agent market this offseason, and although he appears to be healing nicely, he's unlikely to have a very robust market coming off a major injury.
Feb 23, 2026 10:06 AM EST
Najee Harris Headed for Free Agency After Injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (Achilles) missed most of the 2025 season due to a torn Achilles, and he's scheduled to hit free agency for the second offseason in a row. Harris parlayed a solid four-year stint with the Steelers into a one-year deal with the Chargers last offseason, but he was held to just 86 scrimmage yards across three games before suffering his season-ending injury. It was a big change from his time in Pittsburgh, where he had never missed a game through four seasons. He played well there, ranking as a top-24 fantasy running back every season. He peaked as a rookie in 2021 when he was the overall RB3 in PPR formats. Given his injury recovery, Harris likely won't sign a contract that would allow him to be a lead-back somewhere. In all likelihood, he'll offer a solid veteran presence while splitting snaps with a younger, less-established running back. His days of being a must-start fantasy running back are over, but he can still be a strong RB3/flex depending on the situation. He's worth holding in most dynasty leagues.
Feb 16, 2026 11:51 AM EST
Chargers Place Najee Harris on Injured Reserve
The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Wednesday that they placed running back Najee Harris (Achilles) on Injured Reserve, according to Fernando Ramirez of the Sporting Tribune. Harris' season is over after he tore his Achilles in the Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. It's a disappointing end to his first year with the Bolts after signing with them in free agency in the offseason. The 27-year-old will end his streak of four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons to begin his career. In his three games this year, Harris carried the ball 15 times for 61 yards and no touchdowns, adding three receptions for 25 yards through the air. The Chargers will be forced to lean more on rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton as their lead back going forward, making him a must-start each week. Hassan Haskins will be elevated to the RB2 role, with Kimani Vidal the next man up at No. 2 in the backfield.
Sep 24, 2025 6:15 PM EST
Najee Harris Expected to Miss The Rest of the 2025 Season
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (Achilles) is expected to miss the rest of the season due to an injury sustained during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Harris was lined up in the backfield when he suffered a non-contact Achilles injury in Week 3. He immediately went to the locker room and was ruled out. With Harris sidelined, rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton will step in as the team's clear-cut RB1 and immediately work his way into the top-20 running backs to start in Week 4. Hassan Haskins projects to step into the No. 2 role. It was a tough season for Harris, as he was slowed down by an eye injury over the summer and now this injury. At 27 years old, Harris remains a hold in dynasty formats, but can be dropped in redraft leagues.
Sep 22, 2025 10:04 AM EST
Tests Indicate Najee Harris Tore Achilles
Preliminary testing indicates that Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harris suffered the injury on a non-contact play while planting his feet in the backfield, and he was eventually carted off the field. The Chargers will order additional testing to confirm Harris' diagnosis, but he's likely done for the season. It's a crushing blow for the veteran running back, who had never missed a game due to injury before arriving in Los Angeles. This summer, he injured his eye during a fireworks incident, and now, he's likely done for the year with a torn Achilles. He'll work to recover and get healthy before hitting free agency for the second consecutive offseason next March. In the meantime, Omarion Hampton will take over full possession of the lead-back role while Hassan Haskins offers a change of pace.
Sep 21, 2025 8:44 PM EST
Achilles Injury Confirmed for Najee Harris
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered an Achilles injury during Sunday's Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos, head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed. He's scheduled to undergo additional testing soon. Harris suffered the injury on a non-contact play while planting his feet in the backfield, and he was eventually carted off the field. Non-contact Achilles injuries typically come with lengthy recovery timetables, so it's possible that Harris is done for the season. Rapoport notes that the Chargers don't have an exact timetable for Harris, but they're not optimistic. The veteran running back, who never missed a game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has suddenly faced significant injury trouble in Los Angeles. First, he injured his eye during a fireworks incident over the summer, and now, he's likely done for the year with an Achilles injury. He'll work to recover and get healthy before hitting free agency for the second consecutive offseason next March. In the meantime, Omarion Hampton will take over full possession of the lead-back role while Hassan Haskins offers a change of pace.
Sep 21, 2025 7:49 PM EST
Najee Harris Ruled Out for Week 3 with Non-Contact Injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (ankle) rushed for 28 yards on six carries before exiting during the second quarter of Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Denver Broncos. He suffered a non-contact injury and was carted off the field. The team has officially ruled him out for the remainder of the contest, and there's very real concern about his long-term outlook. Although the team is officially calling it an ankle injury, video appeared to show Harris suffering a serious Achilles injury while trying to plant his foot in the backfield. Non-contact Achilles injuries typically come with lengthy recovery timetables, so it's possible that Harris is done for the season. The veteran running back, who never missed a game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has suddenly faced significant injury trouble in Los Angeles. First, he injured his eye during a fireworks incident over the summer, and now, he's likely done for the year with an Achilles injury. He'll work to recover and get healthy before hitting free agency for the second consecutive offseason next March. In the meantime, Omarion Hampton will take over full possession of the lead-back role while Hassan Haskins offers a change of pace. We'll likely receive more information on Harris' status after he undergoes additional testing.
Sep 21, 2025 5:54 PM EST
Najee Harris Listed as Questionable to Return in Week 3
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (ankle) exited during the second quarter of Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Denver Broncos and is officially listed as questionable to return. Harris suffered a serious-looking non-contact injury that appeared to involve his Achilles, but for now, the Chargers are listing it as an ankle ailment and leaving the door open for him to return. The veteran running back was carted off the field in serious pain and, barring a miraculous diagnosis, is done for Week 3 and potentially done for the season. Managers should stay tuned for additional updates as Harris undergoes further testing.
Sep 21, 2025 5:26 PM EST
Najee Harris' Opportunities Could Increase for Week 3
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris saw his snap share rise from 18% to 34% in Monday night's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The team continues to involve him more after a superficial eye injury kept him out of the preseason. While his running mate Omarion Hampton continues to underperform, Harris should get more touches, especially in a game where the Denver Broncos' defense seems stronger against the pass than the run. The veteran made a crucial first down to help secure the win on Monday night and finished with eight carries for 28 yards. Although his usage is increasing, it's not yet at a level where fantasy managers should rely on him. RotoBaller projects him as RB47 this week, so it's best to keep him on your bench and monitor his utilization closely.
Sep 19, 2025 4:15 PM EST
Najee Harris Could Have Bigger Role in Week 2
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that the team planned to give running back Najee Harris 12 to 15 plays in the Week 1 season opener last Friday in Brazil against the Kansas City Chiefs and capped him at 12. However, Harbaugh said Harris' workload could change in a Week 2 divisional clash on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Harris was only on the field for 12 plays last Friday in the 27-21 win but managed just one carry for five yards while catching his only target for another five-yard pickup. Meanwhile, first-round rookie Omarion Hampton led the Bolts' backfield with 15 carries for 48 yards (3.2 yards per tote) while adding two catches for 13 yards. Harris missed almost all of training camp and the entire preseason with an eye injury, which is why L.A. eased him in. While he could see the field more in Week 2, he still won't be much more than a shaky RB3/flex in fantasy.
Sep 8, 2025 6:06 PM EST
Najee Harris Off the Final Injury Report, Will Play in Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) was a full participant in practice again on Thursday and was removed from the final injury report for Week 1, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris will be active on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, but rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton will reportedely make the "start." The Chargers have said all along this week that they expected the 27-year-old Harris to make his debut with the team despite missing most of training camp and all of the preseason due to a superficial eye injury suffered in a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July. Harris going to have a role against KC, but how much he's used alongside Hampton is anyone's guess. Harris deserves to be rostered in all fantasy leagues, especially as a handcuff to Hampton, but we'd recommend benching him on Friday.
Sep 4, 2025 6:06 PM EST
Najee Harris Practicing in Full
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) is listed as a full participant on the team's first official injury report of the year on Tuesday in advance of their Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Harris missed most of training camp and all of the preseason after injuring his eye on the Fourth of July in a fireworks accident, but he has since been fully cleared and is on track to suit up this Friday for his team debut. The 27-year-old said his vision is fine after the injury. It's good news for fantasy managers that took a chance on Harris late in their drafts, but he's still likely to play second fiddle to rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton on Friday. We'd recommend benching Harris in the season opener, but his presence in the backfield is a slight hit to Hampton's fantasy appeal in his NFL debut.
Sep 2, 2025 6:23 PM EST
Najee Harris Says He's Expecting to Play Against Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) said he expects to play Friday night against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The former Steeler missed all of training camp after sustaining a "superficial" eye injury in an incident on the Fourth of July. If active, Harris will likely split work with 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton in a committee backfield. Given his lack of practice and preseason reps, fantasy managers should temper expectations. Facing the Chiefs' defense, which allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs in 2024, Harris profiles as a low-end RB4 while he eases into his new role. - Nathan Harvey
Sep 2, 2025 9:25 AM EST
Najee Harris Cleared for Contact, Could Play in Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has been cleared for contact and could play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. This isn't what Omarion Hampton's fantasy managers want to hear, but even if Harris is active this week, there's a good chance he'll be eased into the Chargers' backfield as the second fiddle to the impressive rookie from North Carolina. Harris suffered an eye injury in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July that kept him out for all of the preseason. The 27-year-old former Steelers RB has returned to practice, though, and might be able to help the Chargers against KC at the end of this week. Harris should be rostered in all fantasy leagues, but it would be wise to keep him on your bench in Week 1 if he plays.
Sep 1, 2025 3:31 PM EST
Najee Harris Could Play Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that running back Najee Harris (eye) could play in Week 1, according to the team's official website. The first-year Charger returned to practice on Wednesday and has not been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, opening up the possibility he is active for the season opener against Kansas City. Harris sustained the injury during a July 4 fireworks accident and had not practiced since June. When healthy, he's likely to split work with rookie Omarion Hampton.
Aug 28, 2025 9:26 AM EST
Najee Harris Back at Practice, a "Possibility" for Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that running back Najee Harris (eye) returned to practice on Wednesday and that him playing in Week 1 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 5, is a "possibility." Harris missed all of training camp and the preseason due to an eye injury he suffered in a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July, but he will avoid the Non-Football Injury list to begin his first year in L.A. and could be available in the team's backfield alongside rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton to kick things off against KC. The 27-year-old should be a big part of the Bolts' run-first offense in 2025, but don't be surprised if Harris is eased into the fold give all the time he missed this summer. For his big-play ability alone, Hampton is the better fantasy target, with Harris checking in at No. 56 at the position at RotoBaller.
Aug 27, 2025 5:11 PM EST
Najee Harris Moved to Active Roster
According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Los Angeles Chargers are moving running back Najee Harris (eye) to the active roster from the non-football injury list. The former Steeler has been sidelined due to the facial injuries he suffered following a fireworks incident earlier in the offseason. During training camp, Harris was given a limited workload. However, seeing that he was able to join the active roster before their season opener is a great sign and suggests he should be cleared to participate in their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. In the offseason, the Chargers signed Harris to a one-year deal, but they also selected top running back prospect Omarion Hampton in the first round. When active, fantasy managers should expect Harris and Hampton to share the Los Angeles backfield. As a result, they could limit each other's cielings, especially if they operate as a committee.
Aug 26, 2025 4:40 PM EST
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