Najee Harris Suffers Eye Injury from Fireworks Accident
Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered an eye injury due to a fireworks accident during a July 4th event, according to his agent Doug Hendrickson.
Hendrickson assured that the injury is “superficial” and Harris is expected to be ready for the next NFL season.
The agent also revealed that the incident caused injuries to several attendees. One person was hospitalized after losing fingers in the accident that occurred in Antioch, California, according to police reports.
In March, Harris signed a one-year contract with the Chargers, with the aim of being key in rebuilding the team’s running game. In case Harris cannot play, the Chargers would rely heavily on first-round rookie Omarion Hampton.
The Chargers haven’t had a running back surpass 1,000 rushing yards since 2017, when Melvin Gordon achieved 1,105 yards.Najee Harris is preparing to play his first season with the Chargers, after spending his first four seasons with the Steelers.
Since then, the Chargers have unsuccessfully tried to build an effective ground offense. Even last season, despite promises from coach Jim Harbaugh and his team about the running game, the team finished below the league average in rushing yards per game (110.7).
Harris ran for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first four seasons with the Steelers. His physical playing style is something Harbaugh values, and it could be the difference in the Chargers’ running game next season.
The Chargers have not commented on the matter.
