Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chargers’ Najee Harris getting treatment at Stanford, eye injury forces NFI start

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 4:49 PM ET

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris made news after suffering an eye injury during a fireworks accident in early July.

While his representatives said the injury wasn’t serious, it’s still enough to keep him from taking part in practices during the early portion of training camp.

According to general manager Joe Hortiz, Harris has been receiving treatment at Stanford and will likely be on then Non-Football Injury list.

#Chargers GM Joe Hortiz said Najee Harris (eye) will likely begin training camp on NFI. Harris is expected to report to The Bolt later today, per Hortiz. Harris has been receiving treatment from doctors at Stanford.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) July 16, 2025

Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers this offseason that could pay him up to $9.25 million if he hits all his incentives. Before joining Los Angeles, Harris spent four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he recorded at least 1,000 yards in each season.

With the Chargers, he will have a tougher time racking up the yardage thanks to the presence of Omarion Hampton, their first-round pick out of North Carolina. Hampton, could firmly assert himself as the lead back, especially with Harris being out to kick off camp.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Chargers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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