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Chargers RB Najee Harris sustains superficial eye injury during Fourth of July event

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury at a Fourth of July event but is expected to be ready for the 2025 NFL season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday.

Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson, said a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to his client and multiple people attending the event.

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

The Mercury News first reported Harris' accident.

Rapoport added that Harris is likely to miss the start of training camp, which begins July 17 for the Chargers.

Harris, 27, signed a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers this offseason.

Harris spent his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in every regular season game, contributing 1,000-plus rushing yards in each campaign. He earned a Pro Bowl nod in his rookie year.

Harris was selected No. 24 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama.

In 68 career games, Harris has recorded 4,312 rushing yards for 28 touchdowns and 1,149 receiving yards with six receiving TDs.