Chargers Get Massive Update on Najee Harris’ Week 1 Availability

By James Brizuela is a contributing sports and entertainment writer located in Los Angeles. His focus is on Comics, Comic Book Movies, Video Games, NFL, and MMA. He has in-depth knowledge of the NFL as a whole, having been a fan for over 30 years, and covering the sports over the last six years. He also knows the ins and outs of the comics world, becoming an editor while covering everything DC and beyond on Comic Book Resources, Giant Freakin Robot, and Inside the Magic. James joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written NFL content for Sports Illustrated. He is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside. You can get in touch with James by emailing, j.brizuela@newsweek.com. You can find him at X @james_brizuela. James Brizuela Contributing Writer news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Listen Translate English (Original) Español中国人FrançaisDeutschPortugueseहिन्दीNewsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Read original Speed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x 🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. ✖ The Los Angeles Chargers have received a massive update on the health of running back Najee Harris.More news: Browns HC Announces Quarterback Depth Positions for Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur SandersHarris has not practiced through training camp due to suffering a superficial injury to his eye on July 4. He was placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) ahead of training camp, though he has been ramping up his workload in recent days.Now, the Chargers have received a massive update on his Week 1 availability.The #Chargers are moving RB Najee Harris to the active roster from the non-football injury list, per me and @TomPelissero.Harris is recovering from injuries, facial and otherwise, sustained in a fireworks accident but has been working and getting ready. A good sign. pic.twitter.com/E1NEQENJFw— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2025 According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers have removed Harris from the NFI list, which means he should be ready to play in Week 1."The #Charger sare moving RB Najee Harris to the active roster from the non-football injury list, per me and @TomPelissero. Harris is recovering from injuries, facial and otherwise, sustained in a fireworks accident but has been working and getting ready. A good sign," Rapoport stated on X. Najee Harris #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs a route during the Los Angeles Chargers offseason workouts at The Bolt on May 12, 2025 in El Segundo, California. Najee Harris #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs a route during the Los Angeles Chargers offseason workouts at The Bolt on May 12, 2025 in El Segundo, California. Ric Tapia/Getty Images More news: Vikings' Rumored Adam Thielen Trade Pursuit Gets Brutal UpdateThough this post does not guarantee that Harris will suit up for Week 1, it is a huge step in the right direction. It might be a safe bet to assume that he will be ready to go once the start of the regular season happens.The Chargers offense should be far more dangerous with Harris on the field, as offensive coordinator Greg Roman favors a bruising-like run game. J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards helped jump-start this new offensive style in 2024.Harris would presumably share touches with Omarion Hampton, who was drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.Hampton and Harris could form another solid duo, but that will be up to Harris being ready to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The game will take place on September 5 in Brazil.Though Harris is not confirmed to be ready to play, this update points to his potentially being ready to go.For more on the Chargers and NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.