by: Griffin McVeigh 1 hour ago griffin_mcveigh
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris will be on the team’s initial 53-man roster. Harris was originally on the non-football injury list. An accident this summer caused a few injuries as the road to recovery continues for the newly acquired back.
“The #Chargers are moving RB Najee Harris to the active roster from the non-football injury list, per me and @TomPelissero,” Rapoport said via X. “Harris is recovering from injuries, facial and otherwise, sustained in a fireworks accident but has been working and getting ready. A good sign.”
Harris was considered a nice offseason pick-up for the Chargers this offseason. His time with the Pittsburgh Steelers came to an end after being a first-round selection of the franchise. Maybe needing a change of scenery, Harris getting to play under head coach Jim Harbaugh brought some excitement.
This remained true even when the Chargers decided to draft Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina in the 2025 NFL Draft. A nice one-two veteran-rookie punch could be formed in Los Angeles with Harris and Najee.
While he is on the roster, there is still this injury to deal with. ESPN’s Adam Schefter had the most recent update on where Harris stood during training camp, revealing what level of drills he was participating in.