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Giants Host Najee Harris for Evaluation of Backfield Depth

The visit gauges his recovery from a 2025 Achilles tear to determine whether a short-term depth signing makes sense.

Overview

  • The Giants hosted free agent Najee Harris for a visit Monday, August 17, 2026, to run medical and football evaluations at team facilities.
  • Harris is coming off a season-ending torn Achilles suffered in 2025 with the Los Angeles Chargers and teams are focused on confirming his on-field readiness.
  • New York’s workout follows preseason roster strains including a pass-protection lapse that injured QB Jaxson Dart and a groin/abdomen injury to Dante Miller, which increased the club’s need for reliable depth.
  • The visit does not equal a contract offer and any signing would be short term and contingent on medical clearance and scheme fit.
  • Harris brings a proven track record—four straight 1,000-yard seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers—and familiarity with Giants senior offensive assistant Greg Roman, a factor that could influence evaluations.