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Najee Harris’s Fireworks Eye Injury Confirmed Minor; Season Unaffected

Local investigators have not released further details on the July 4 explosion that injured several attendees.

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Jun 9, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Najee Harris’s agent confirmed the running back suffered only a superficial eye injury and will be ready for the 2025 season opener.
  • At least five people were hurt in the fireworks blast at a private Fourth of July gathering, with one injury classified as serious.
  • He was first treated at John Muir Hospital in Concord before being transferred to Stanford Hospital for further evaluation.
  • The Antioch Police Department has opened an investigation into the explosion but has provided few specifics on its findings.
  • Harris joined the Chargers on a one-year deal this spring and is expected to revitalize a backfield that underperformed last season.