Najee Harris was involved in a “firework mishap” at a Fourth of July event where he sustained an eye injury, his agent Doug Hendrickson told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Los Angeles Chargers running back was one of several people to sustain injuries. Harris’ injury is considered “superficial,” and his agent expects him to be ready for the 2025 season.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported the accident happened in Antioch, California. One person lost fingers and was hospitalized as a result, the newspaper mentioned, citing police.
Harris joined the Chargers on a one-year, $9.5 million deal in March to help rebuild Los Angeles’ offense. Should he miss any time, though it doesn’t sound as if he will, the Chargers would likely turn to rookie Omarion Hampton, who was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The extent of Harris’ injury is unknown, though “superficial” alludes to it being minor.
Harris, 29, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Steelers where he rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his seasons in Pittsburgh.
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