Najee Harris injury update: Chargers fans get good news; RB's return timeline set

The Los Angeles Chargers indicated on Tuesday that star RB Najee Harris could be ready for Week 1 as he is recovering from an offseason eye injury.

Published on: Aug 27, 2025, 02:19:48 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Los Angeles Chargers indicated on Tuesday that star RB Najee Harris could be ready for Week 1 as he is recovering from an offseason eye injury. The 26-year-old sustained the injury during a July 4 fireworks mishap. He was on the non-football injury list since the start of camp after sustaining what his agent, Doug Hendrickson, described as a ‘superficial eye injury’.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Chargers’ general manager, Joe Hortiz, said that Harris is doing well.

“Najee’s doing great, going through all the medical processes,” Hortiz told CBS during the Chargers’ final preseason game. “But he’s on track, and I think he should be able to go, hopefully in Week 1.”

As per the latest update, the star RB worked off to the side with an athletic trainer, ran, and handled a football after spending the past 10 days limited to conditioning work. The Chargers have not disclosed details of the injury, in line with coach Jim Harbaugh's practice of withholding specifics during the preseason.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters on August 21 that he did not have new updates on Harris. “When Najee’s ready to play, he’ll be ready to play,” Harbaugh said. “Right now, to take it past today would be going over the legal limit.”

If Harris remained on the NFI list when rosters are finalized, he could have miss the first four games.

LA Chargers 2025 Schedule

Fri, Sep 5, 2025: vs. Chiefs (São Paulo, Brazil, 8:00 PM ET, YouTube)

Mon, Sep 15, 2025: at Raiders (10:00 PM ET, ESPN)

Sun, Sep 21, 2025: vs. Broncos (4:05 PM ET, CBS)

Sun, Sep 28, 2025: at Giants (1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Sun, Oct 5, 2025: vs. Commanders (4:25 PM ET, FOX)

Sun, Oct 12, 2025: at Dolphins (1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Sun, Oct 19, 2025: vs. Colts (4:05 PM ET, CBS)

Thu, Oct 23, 2025: vs. Vikings (8:15 PM ET, Amazon Prime Video)

Sun, Nov 2, 2025: at Titans (1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Sun, Nov 9, 2025: vs. Steelers (8:20 PM ET, NBC)

Sun, Nov 16, 2025: at Jaguars (1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Sun, Nov 30, 2025: vs. Raiders (4:25 PM ET, CBS)

Mon, Dec 8, 2025: vs. Eagles (8:15 PM ET, ABC/ESPN)

Sun, Dec 14, 2025: at Chiefs (1:00 PM ET, CBS)

Sun, Dec 21, 2025: at Cowboys (1:00 PM ET, FOX)

Sun, Dec 28, 2025: vs. Texans (1:00 PM ET, TBD)

Sun, Jan 4, 2026: at Broncos (1:00 PM ET, TBD)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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