Najee Harris, a free-agent signing for the Chargers, suffered a minor eye injury during a fireworks accident on the 4th of July. His agent confirmed that he is expected to recover fully in time for the upcoming NFL season. Harris previously had four 1,000-yard rushing seasons with Pittsburgh and is anticipated to enhance the Chargers' running game alongside first-round pick Omarion Hampton. The Chargers begin their training camp on July 17 and have upcoming games, including the Hall of Fame Game on July 31 and the regular season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil on September 5.
"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."
"With four 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Pittsburgh, Harris is expected to bring an immediate boost to a Chargers running game that sputtered last season in offensive coordinator Greg Roman's first year."
"Harris, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million, will pair with first-round pick Omarion Hampton in the backfield as the Chargers hope to make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2008 and 2009."
"The Chargers will play the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31 and open the regular season in Brazil on Sept. 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs."
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