Najee Harris suffered ‘superficial’ eye injury in July 4 fireworks; Here's what it means

Chargers QB Najee Harris suffered a superficial eye injury during July 4 fireworks. No serious damage, and he's expected to play this NFL season.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2025, 04:56:54 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Los Angeles Chargers QB Najee Harris suffered a "superficial eye injury" during a Fourth of July fireworks display, his agent said in a statement on Thursday. Superficial injury, as the name suggests, is means that no serious damage has taken place in Harris' eyes and he is expected to be in the Charges roster in the upcoming NFL season.

In a statement shared with NFL Insider Adam Schaffer, Harris's agent, Doug Hendrickson, said that Harris "was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees," where Harris suffered a "superficial eye injury." Hendrickson added that Najee Harris is "fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season."

What Is a Superficial Eye Injury?

In medical terms, a superficial eye injury refers to damage that affects the outermost layers of the eye or surrounding structures without penetrating deeply into the eye itself. They are usually not sight-threatening and heal well with minimal treatment.

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Fireworks Mishap Where Najee Harris Was Injured:

The fireworks mishap where Najee Harris was injured happened at a gathering at Harris' hometown in Antioch, in California, on July 4. As many as five people sustained injuries in the incident, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, as per CBS Bay Area. The location of the incident was the 2200 block of Spanos Street, near Linden Way.

Among the fire injured, one had serious injuries, while the rest had only minor injuries, the report noted. While four of the victims were taken to a nearby hospital by first responders, one of the victims went on their own.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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