Chargers RB Najee Harris injured in fireworks accident, agent confirms

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered an eye injury during a fireworks accident over the holiday weekend. 

Thursday, Harris’ agent Doug Hendrickson passed along the message through reporters that the injury to Harris is “superficial” and that he wasn’t the only attendee injured at the event: 

"Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees. Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season."

The statement follows a report from Rick Hurd of the Mercury News that said the accident happened in the early morning of July 5 on the 2200 block of Spanos Street, with Antioch police confirming hospitalizations. 

From Hurd: “According to multiple sources, Harris first went to John Muir Hospital in Concord and later to Stanford Hospital for treatment. It was unclear whether he was transported by ambulance or by private vehicle to the John Muir facility.”

Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers worth up to $9.5 million this offseason in free agency and projects to see the bulk of the work in the backfield despite the presence of first-round pick Omarion Hampton.