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Chargers’ Najee Harris Suffers Minor Eye Injury in Fourth of July Fireworks Explosion

His agent forecasts full recovery for the season after receiving care at John Muir Hospital followed by Stanford Hospital

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Najee Harris of the Los Angeles Chargers runs a route during the Los Angeles Chargers offseason workouts at the Bolt on May 12, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif.
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Overview

  • A fireworks explosion at about 12:20 a.m. on July 5 in Antioch injured Harris and at least four other attendees at a private gathering
  • Harris sustained a superficial eye injury that his agent says is unlikely to cause lasting damage
  • On July 10, agent Doug Hendrickson confirmed Harris is expected to be fully fit for the 2025 NFL season
  • Antioch police and fire authorities remain in the early stages of investigating the blast and have not disclosed details on other casualties
  • The Los Angeles Chargers have not issued a public statement and are assessing their roster plans as training camp approaches