Najee Harris Joins Chargers in One-Year Deal Worth Up to $9.25 Million

The former Steelers running back leaves Pittsburgh after four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to bolster Los Angeles' ground game.

Najee Harris, a four-year veteran with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers worth up to $9.25 million.
Harris has consistently surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in each of his NFL seasons and has started all 68 games since entering the league in 2021.
The Chargers aim to enhance their running game after releasing Gus Edwards and potentially moving on from free agent J.K. Dobbins.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin faces challenges replacing Harris, with Kenneth Gainwell reportedly joining the backfield on a one-year deal and rumors of interest in Browns' Nick Chubb.
Despite Harris' durability and production, his career 3.9 yards per carry average has been a point of criticism, though Chargers coaches see him as a strong fit for their system.