Najee Harris injury: Chargers RB to miss NFL season after July 4 fireworks incident? Agent gives update

Star Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained injuries after a fireworks mishap on July 4, his agent confirmed.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2025, 04:32:02 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Star Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained injuries after a fireworks mishap on July 4, his agent confirmed. The incident raised concerns about his availability for the 2025 NFL season. The star RB injured his eye during the incident.

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

According to reports, Harris was injured in a fireworks explosion in Antioch, California. He was initially treated at John Muir Hospital in Concord and later transferred to Stanford Hospital. The Antioch Police Department is investigating but has not released specifics, and the number and severity of injuries to others involved remain unconfirmed.

CBS Bay Area's Jose Fabian reported that the incident at a gathering in Harris' hometown of Antioch witnessed at least five people sustaining injuries.

"A July 4th gathering at an Antioch home ended with five people getting injured after a fireworks explosion, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said," he wrote.

"Con Fire said that they got reports about multiple injuries due to a firework explosion on the 2200 block of Spanos Street, near Linden Way."

Will Najee Harris miss the Chargers' 2025 season?

His agent Doug Hendrickson said: “Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees. Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.”

The severity of Harris’ injury is unknown, delaying clarity on his status for the Chargers’ season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Los Angeles plays their first preseason game vs the Detroit Lions later this month.

The Chargers, who praised Harris’ signing as a “genius” move for his 1,000-yard consistency, have not commented on the injury yet. The team’s draft pick, Omarion Hampton, and interest in Raheim Sanders suggest contingency plans.

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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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