Najee Harris: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cardinals Could Sign JuJu Smith-Schuster, Najee Harris After Injuries Gut the Offense

Carson Beck makes his first NFL start Sunday against the Rams, and the huddle around him looks nothing like the one Arizona opened the season with. Marvin Harrison Jr.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 27

Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Doesn't Hold Back About Najee Harris Release

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is having a blast in his post-coaching career. As an analyst for Football Night in America, he has been one of the most entertaining voices on television.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 23

Harbaugh Explains Why the Giants Cut Najee Harris

No sinister motives or acts of revenge drove New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh’s decision to release veteran running back Najee Harris earlier this week.

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New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Why Najee Harris’ release was a reality check for Giants’ Cam Skattebo

With New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy replacing Jameis Winston, the offense looks to get a boost, especially from the running back room featuring star Cam Skattebo.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

New York Giants News / Lindy's Sports / October 23

Giants cut Najee Harris, and the backfield plan is unclear

New York Giants released running back Najee Harris on Tuesday, two days after he started in a loss to the Saints. What the Giants do next in the backfield may matter more than the cut itself.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 21

J.J. McCarthy To Start For Giants Vs. Texans In Week 7

The New York Giants have officially announced that J.J. McCarthy will be their starting quarterback for Week 7. After nearly five weeks of the “Jameis Winston experience”, the 2024 first-round pick is getting the nod.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

The trade Giants must make with Cam Skattebo in doghouse, Najee Harris gone

The New York Giants need clarity in their backfield, not another week of rotating through uncertainty. With Cam Skattebo losing opportunities because of fumbles and Najee Harris released, trading for Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard would give the offense a credible veteran solution.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 21

Pros and Cons of Detroit Lions Signing RB Najee Harris

There's no question the Detroit Lions have had an elite offense through the first six weeks of the 2026 campaign. In fact, Dan Campbell's squad has averaged 32.8 points per game, the second-highest total in the NFL.

New York Giants News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21

New York Giants release former Alabama running back

The New York Giants released former Alabama running back Najee Harris on Tuesday. This comes after he made comments on Oct. 18 about his role in the offense and how it’s hard to get into a rhythm when there is constant rotation between more than three guys.

New York Giants News / The Spun / October 20

John Harbaugh Cuts Najee Harris From Roster After Complaint About Usage

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh is establishing his culture whether fans like it or not. Prior to Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, it was reported that Cam Skattebo would have a reduced role due to his fumbling issues.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

New York Giants News / EasySportz / October 20

Giants Cut Najee Harris After Frustrating Start in New York

The New York Giants are moving on from veteran running back Najee Harris after a disappointing start to his tenure with the organization. The decision, reported Tuesday, October 20, comes just two days after Harris publicly expressed frustration with his limited role in the team’s offense.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 20

Steelers Continue to Look Like Winners With Najee Harris Decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to move on from Najee Harris and commit to Jaylen Warren continues to look better by the day. Harris, who signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants in August, was released following the team's Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

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New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Giants release former first-round pick after five games

Najee Harris’ time with the New York Giants has come to an end after he appeared in just five games this season. On Tuesday, the Giants released Harris, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

Less than 24 hours after New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh made it known he wanted one of his running backs to "do something" and step up to be the team’s bell cow ball-carrier, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and others revealed on Tuesday that the Giants were releasing Harris.

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New York Giants News / Field Level Media / October 20

Report: Giants releasing RB Najee Harris after complaint about role

The New York Giants reportedly are releasing running back Najee Harris on Tuesday, two days after he was critical of his role in the backfield. NFL Network reported the news on Harris after his four-carry, 2-yard performance in New York's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Giants To Release Najee Harris, Jihad Ward

Najee Harris and Jihad Ward have each seen time with the Giants early this season. Nevertheless, neither veteran will be remaining in place moving forward.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Giants Cutting RB Najee Harris

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants are cutting RB Najee Harris. Harris was listed as the starter for Week 6 after the Giants moved to a committee for the week but only went for four yards on two carries in just 11 snaps.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

Giants RB Najee Harris To Start In Week 6; Latest On Team’s S, C Situations

On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported the Giants would likely make a change to their running back rotation for their Week 6 game against the Saints, including a demotion of Cam Skattebo .

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 21

Update reveals what Giants' signing of Najee Harris truly means for Cam Skattebo

Understandably, some questioned if the New York Giants' signing of Najee Harris this week indicated that second-year pro Cam Skattebo was in danger of losing his role as the team's primary running back.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18

Giants’ Harris signing raises an obvious Skattebo question

Giants’ Najee Harris signing raises an obvious Cam Skattebo question

The Giants did not need another recognizable name in their backfield. They added one anyway.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18

Najee Harris looks to get career back on track with Giants

A day after what now appears to be a successful meeting with the New York Giants, Harris has found his next NFL team.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Najee Harris is drawing interest from 1 new team in free agency

Najee Harris may still have a lifeline before the start of the NFL season. The former Pro Bowl running back Harris visited on Monday with the New York Giants, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 17