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Chargers Activate Najee Harris From NFI List, Keeping Week 1 in Play

The move signals confidence in an early-season return following his July 4 eye injury.

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
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt.
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

  • Los Angeles placed Harris on the 53-man roster after a month on NFI, making him eligible for the Sept. 5 opener against the Chiefs in São Paulo.
  • GM Joe Hortiz said Harris is on track and "should be able to go, hopefully in Week 1," though his availability is not yet guaranteed.
  • He missed all of training camp and the preseason, progressing from conditioning laps on Aug. 2 to side work with a trainer by Aug. 12.
  • By activating him now, the Chargers avoided a mandatory four-game NFI absence and set the standard roster and practice timing for a potential return.
  • On a one-year deal, Harris is expected to share carries with first-round rookie Omarion Hampton after four straight 1,000-yard seasons with Pittsburgh.