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Chargers Expect Najee Harris to Play in Brazil Opener After Eye Injury Clearance

The Chargers are preparing a multi‑back plan with Harris returning from a July 4 eye injury he calls superficial.

Overview

  • Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday the team expects Harris to play Friday against the Chiefs in São Paulo and declined to project a snap count.
  • Harris was a full participant in practice to open game week, and ESPN reported Harbaugh expects him to start.
  • Rookie Omarion Hampton handled most first‑team work in camp and is positioned to carry a larger load if Harris is limited.
  • Harris said his vision was unaffected and has described the injury as superficial, continuing to wear a tinted visor and declining specifics about the accident.
  • The veteran signed a one‑year deal in March after four 1,000‑yard seasons in Pittsburgh and has never missed an NFL game.