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New York Giants Are Signing Running Back Najee Harris, AP Source Says
- On Tuesday, the New York Giants signed veteran running back Najee Harris, a former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowler, to a one-year contract. Harris visited team facilities on Monday to finalize the deal.
- The move follows the team's decision to waive running back Dante Miller, who suffered a groin injury during Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. This created an urgent need for depth.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh admitted Harris is not back to 100% after his 2025 Achilles injury, noting recovery "it'll be a process." Despite this, Harbaugh praised the veteran's workout performance.
- Harris now joins a rotation featuring second-year rusher Cam Skattebo, who is returning from a season-ending leg injury. Running backs Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, and Eric Gray also compete for backfield reps.
- Four consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns with Pittsburgh established Harris's reputation before his injury-plagued season with the Los Angeles Chargers. This track record offers the Giants a decorated veteran presence.
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Sources: Giants Signing RB Najee Harris To One-year Deal
Jordan RaananAug 18, 2026, 01:22 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016. Multiple Authors EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are signing free agent running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN and the NFL Network. Harris worked out for the Giants on Monday. Coach John Harbaugh liked what he saw and heard despite the veteran comin…
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