Harris in doubt for Week 1: Will the Chargers RB play?

Jim Harbaugh Cautious About Najee Harris’ Availability for Season Opener

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was evasive on Friday when asked about running back Najee Harris’ participation in the season opener. When asked if Harris might not be ready for the Chargers’ debut against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, Harbaugh replied: “There’s a chance he will be.” Harris suffered an injury in an incident with fireworks on July 4, which led him to the non-football illness/injury list before training camp. Harris’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, indicated that Harris’s injury was “superficial” and that he expected him to be ready for the regular season. Following Harbaugh’s custom, the Chargers have not revealed details about Harris’s injury.

I’m not commenting because I’m not a doctor. I’m also not Mr. Harris’s agent. I talk about what I know, and can he open his eye? Yes. I’ve looked at it. I can tell you things like that.

Jim Harbaugh

Harris began walking in Chargers training on August 2 and has continued to do so daily since then, wearing a helmet with a visor and football shoes. In an image posted on Snapchat by Harris on August 6, he is seen with his left eye completely closed and the caption “WE ARE ON IT.” Harbaugh confirmed on Friday that Harris can open the eye.