US EditionChargers Activate Running Back Najee Harris, Trim Roster to 53 Players
Najee Harris recovered from a July 4 fireworks injury and was activated to share rushing duties with rookie Omarion Hampton, boosting the Chargers' backfield depth.
- On August 26, 2025, Najee Harris was moved from the Chargers' Non-Football Injury list to their main roster, making him available to participate in Week 1.
- Harris suffered a minor eye injury during a July 4th fireworks incident, causing him to miss the entire training camp while he recovered.
- Harris resumed walking and limited practice routines in early August and has been gradually increasing his level of activity as the Chargers get ready for their September 5 season opener in Brazil against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- General Manager Joe Hortiz reported that Harris is progressing well through his medical evaluations and is expected to be available for Week 1. Meanwhile, Harbaugh emphasized that Harris will return to the field only when he is fully prepared to compete.
- The Chargers expect Harris to share carries with rookie Omarion Hampton, aiming to improve their rushing offense, but must make roster moves to clear space for returning players.
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“I bet he didn’t see this coming”: NFL fans react as Najee Harris returns to Chargers' active roster after fireworks accident recovery
Los Angeles Chargers fans have received a positive update on star running back Najee Harris' injury. He had injured his eye during a fireworks mishap during Fourth of July celebrations.
LA Daily News
Chargers activate running back Najee Harris, trim roster to 53 players
The Chargers shifted running back Najee Harris from the non-football injury list to their active roster on Tuesday afternoon, an indication he could practice with the team later this week in preparation for the Sept. 5 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Harris was sidelined for all of the Chargers’ training camp after suffering what his agent termed a “superficial” eye injury during a July 4 fireworks accident at …
Jackson Progress-Argus
Report: Chargers elevate RB Najee Harris (eye) from non-football injury list
The Los Angeles Chargers are activating running back Najee Harris from the non-football injury list, the NFL Network reported on Tuesday.
Source: Chargers activate RB Harris from NFI list
Chargers running back Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp following an offseason fireworks mishap, has been activated from the Non-Football Injury/Illness list to the active roster, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
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