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Chargers Activate Najee Harris as RB Practices in Pads, Keeping Week 1 in Play

Los Angeles is preparing a shared backfield with rookie Omarion Hampton pending medical clearance on Harris' workload.

Aug 7, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) during training camp at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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The Chargers shifted running back Najee Harris from the non-football injury list to their active roster on Tuesday afternoon, an indication he could practice with the team later this week in preparation for the Sept. 5 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo)
May 20, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) catches the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Harris was moved from the non-football injury list to the 53-man roster during cutdowns, making him eligible for the Sept. 5 opener against the Chiefs in São Paulo.
  • Coach Jim Harbaugh labeled Harris a "possibility" for Week 1 after the running back took part in individual drills and his first padded work since the July 4 eye injury.
  • The activation avoids an automatic four-game NFI absence and, under roster rules, gives the team flexibility in finalizing his game-day status as practices ramp up.
  • General manager Joe Hortiz said Harris is on track and "should be able to go, hopefully in Week 1," following a rehab progression from conditioning laps to side work with a trainer.
  • Whenever he returns, Harris is expected to share carries with first-round pick Omarion Hampton; Harris has never missed an NFL game and has four straight 1,000-yard seasons, while the Chargers have not had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2017.