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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Concerns grow over Najee Harris after health update from fireworks incident: ‘Extremely strange'
It's been two weeks since Najee Harris injured his eye in a Fourth of July fireworks accident, and fans are still searching for clarity on just how serious the situation might be. The Chargers running back will likely start training camp on the team's non-football injury/illness list, general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters Wednesday, adding that he expects a potential stint on the NFI list to be a quick one. 'Nothing is set in stone,' Hortiz said. Veterans reported to Chargers training camp Wednesday morning, but Harris had remained in the Bay Area at Stanford, where he has been working with doctors since the fireworks mishap. Najee Harris suffered an eye injury in a fireworks incident on the Fourth of July. Hortiz said Harris was slated to report to the Chargers' facility Wednesday night. If Harris ends up on the NFI list and isn't cleared when the 53-man roster is set at the end of training camp, he'll have to miss at least the first four games of the season. Multiple people were injured in the incident, which took place in Antioch, Calif., and a friend of Harris' lost fingers, according to ESPN. In a statement on July 10, Harris' agent, Doug Hendrickson, shared the running back's injury was 'superficial' and that he is 'fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.' Hortiz added that Harris is in 'good spirits' and that 'everything that has been relayed to us has been positive' with the injury. Najee Harris starred with the Steelers for four seasons before signing with the Chargers. Getty Images 'Surface-level injury, obviously around the eye, so I'm sure there's bruising and all that. But we haven't seen him,' Hortiz said. 'We'll get more clarity when he gets here and our doctors see him, but we're in communication with the doctors there.' The update elicited a skeptical response from some in the NFL world on social media, including a post on X from Pro Football Talk that read: 'Everything about the Najee Harris eye injury has been strange. Everything. I hope he fully recovers and plays this season. But everything about the situation has been extremely strange.' Another user sarcastically wrote: 'I typically receive treatment from Stanford doctors for all my two-week old 'superficial wounds,' adding in a separate post: 'This hasn't passed the sniff test from the start.' The 27-year-old Harris signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Chargers this offseason after spending his first four years with the Steelers. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of those four seasons in Pittsburgh.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Daiyan Henley ready for practice, Najee Harris on injury list as Los Angeles Chargers begin 2025 NFL preseason training camp
(Photo by Getty Images) Daiyan Henley is ready for camp after shoulder surgery, while Najee Harris recovers from an eye injury. The 2025 NFL preseason is officially underway as the Los Angeles Chargers became the first team to open training camp. Rookies and select players arrived last Saturday, with veterans joining them on Wednesday at the team's facility in El Segundo, California. Linebacker Daiyan Henley is cleared to fully participate after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, while running back Najee Harris is starting camp on the injury list as he recovers from a July 4 fireworks-related eye injury. The Detroit Lions will have their full roster on-site by Saturday. Both teams are preparing for the NFL Hall of Fame Game, which kicks off the preseason on July 31 in Canton, Ohio. Linebacker Daiyan Henley cleared for training camp after shoulder surgery Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley is set to fully participate in training camp despite undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. The injury happened early in 2024, but he managed to play every game last season. In fact, Henley finished the 2024 regular season and the team's only playoff appearance with 147 tackles, one sack, one interception and eight passes defended. He has said that he is ready for camp. As per Reuters, he said, 'I expect to be a full participant in camp.' Running Back Najee Harris is recovering from a fireworks injury that hurt his eye on the Fourth of July Running back Najee Harris is expected to begin training camp on the active/non-football injury list due to an eye injury. He was hurt on the Fourth of July when a fireworks mishap in Antioch, California, caused an explosion around 12.18 AM, injuring several people, including the 27‑year‑old running back. He was first treated at John Muir Hospital in Concord before being transferred to Stanford Hospital. His agent Doug Hendrickson said, as quoted in Reuters, '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.' He recently signed a one-year deal worth $5.25 million with incentives and is expected to split playing time with rookie Omarion Hampton. Harris is on track to return in time for the 2025 season. Najee Harris suffers eye injury in 4th of July fireworks 'mishap' | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC Teams are gearing up for joint practices and the Brazil opener Most NFL teams will report to camp by next Tuesday, including the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs. They'll face the Los Angeles Chargers on September 5 in Brazil, marking the league's first-ever regular season game in South America. This year, 29 teams are set to take part in joint practices, while just six clubs will hold training camps away from their home facilities. Also Read: 'Been a monster for years': Buccaneers DT Vita Vea ranks No. 76 on Top 100 NFL players of 2025 | NFL News - Times of India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Los Angeles Chargers first NFL team to start training ahead of Hall of Fame Game
The Los Angeles Chargers are set to kick off NFL training camp, with veterans reporting to El Segundo. Linebacker Daiyan Henley anticipates full participation despite a past shoulder surgery. However, back Najee Harris will likely start on the non-football injury list due to a fireworks mishap, while most teams report next week, gearing up for joint practices. The Los Angeles Chargers, along with the Detroit Lions - whose full squad reports by Saturday - are the first two teams to have their complete rosters on site. (Image Credit: X) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Los Angeles Chargers will be the first NFL team to start training camp on Thursday, marking the official start of the league's preseason calendar. Rookies and select players reported to camp last Saturday, with veterans arriving on Wednesday at the team's facility in El Segundo, Chargers, along with the Detroit Lions - whose full squad reports by Saturday - are the first two teams to have their complete rosters on site. Both teams are preparing for the NFL/Hall of Fame Game, set for July 31 in Canton, Ohio, which will open the linebacker Daiyan Henley , who had offseason shoulder surgery after tearing his labrum early in 2024, announced he expects to be a full participant in camp. Despite the injury, Henley played all 17 regular-season games and the team's lone playoff appearance, recording 147 tackles, one sack, one interception, and eight passes back Najee Harris , however, is likely to begin camp on the active/non-football injury list due to a minor eye injury sustained in a Fourth of July fireworks mishap. The 27-year-old was treated at Stanford hospital and is expected to be ready for the 2025 season. Harris signed a one-year, $5.25 million deal with incentives and is projected to share backfield duties with rookie Omarion the league, most teams will report by next Tuesday, including the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs , who face the Chargers in Brazil on September year, 29 teams will participate in joint practices, with the majority hosting camps close to home. Only six clubs will hold training camp at off-site locations.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Chargers Announce Decision On Najee Harris After Fireworks Injury
Chargers Announce Decision On Najee Harris After Fireworks Injury originally appeared on The Spun. A scary July 4th incident will reportedly result in a training camp delay for Chargers running back Najee Harris. The ex-Steelers Pro Bowler suffered a superficial eye injury in a fireworks accident a couple weeks back. And while it isn't expected to keep the 27-year-old veteran out for long, he won't be a full participant when LA's camp opens on Thursday. Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, "Chargers GM Joe Hortiz said Najee Harris (eye) will likely begin training camp on [the non-football injury list]. Harris is expected to report to The Bolt later today, per Hortiz. Harris has been receiving treatment from doctors at Stanford." On July 10, Harris' agent Doug Hendrickson came out and broke the news that his client had been involved in the unfortunate occurrence: "Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees," Hendrickson's statement read. "Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season." Harris signed with the Chargers this offseason on a one-year, $5.25 million deal after spending his first four seasons in Pittsburgh. The former Alabama star has rushed for 1,000 yards and at least six touchdowns every year of his professional career and has never missed a Announce Decision On Najee Harris After Fireworks Injury first appeared on The Spun on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Rapoport: Najee Harris 'not expected to miss significant time' due to eye injury from July 4 'The Insiders'
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris 'not expected to miss significant time' due to eye injury from July 4.
