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Chargers' Najee Harris Sustains Suspected Achilles Injury in Week 3 Win

Preliminary tests point to an Achilles tear, with final imaging pending as Omarion Hampton assumes lead-back duties.

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Najee Harris #22 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, California.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to through down field as running back Najee Harris (22) lies injured during the first half against visiting Denver at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos in a National Football League (NFL) game in their season home opener. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Overview

  • Harris collapsed without contact after planting his left leg with about five minutes left in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.
  • He was helped off, carted to the locker room and downgraded from questionable with an ankle issue to out for the game.
  • Coach Jim Harbaugh said preliminary evaluation indicated an Achilles injury and noted that Harris underwent postgame imaging to assess severity.
  • Multiple outlets report the injury is likely season-ending, and Hampton stepped in with 19 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown plus six receptions for 59 yards.
  • Before exiting, Harris had six carries for 28 yards; the veteran had never missed an NFL game and entered 2025 after a July 4 eye injury that cost him training camp.