Agent: Najee Harris suffered “superficial eye injury” in fireworks accident
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Agent: Najee Harris suffered “superficial eye injury” in fireworks accident
Chargers running back Najee Harris was indeed injured in a fireworks accident during July 4 weekend. The original rumors were that Harris had lost an eye. The official word from his camp is that it’s a “superficial eye injury.” The next development will come when he has his training camp physical.
Chargers running back Najee Harris was indeed injured in a fireworks accident during July 4 weekend.
From his agent, Doug Hendrickson: “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.”
The Chargers did not respond to a request for comment on the matter. When Harris reports for training camp next week in advance of the July 31 Hall of Fame game, Harris will (along with all other players) undergo a full physical.
The rumors persisted all week until the dam broke via a report from Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News regarding the fact that Harris had been injured on July 5 in Antioch, California. Inman’s report had no specifics as to the extent or severity of the injury. Inman reported that Harris received treatment at John Muir Hospital in Concord and later at Stanford Hospital.
Multiple other people were injured during the incident.
The original rumors were that Harris had lost an eye. The official word from his camp is that it’s a “superficial eye injury.” The next development will come when he has his training camp physical.
Harris, a first-round pick of the Steelers in 2021, signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March. He has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his four NFL seasons.
REPORT: Najee Harris Suffered Eye Injury From Fireworks Accident On July 4th
Najee Harris suffered an eye injury after a fireworks mishap at a July th event, his agent Doug Hendrickson told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. Hendrickson said the injury was “superficial” and that Harris is expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season. One person was hospitalized after he lost fingers in the accident in Antioch, California, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Hendrickson said the “mishap resulted to injuries to several attendees.” One person was hospitalized after he lost fingers in the accident in Antioch, California, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, citing police.
More about Najee Harris suffering an eye injury in a July 4 fireworks incident, but his agent saying the Chargers running back “is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.”
Story via @krisrhim1:https://t.co/sDnOaoQbic — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 10, 2025
Statement from agent Doug Hendrickson on his client Chargers RB Najee Harris: “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… — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 10, 2025
Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers last March. He’s expected to play a key role in the revamped Chargers’ rushing attack. If Harris were to miss any time, the Chargers would lean heavily on first-round rookie Omarion Hampton.
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It has been eight years since the Chargers had a 1,000-yard rusher, when Melvin Gordon ran for 1,105 yards in 2017.
Harris rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His physical style of running is one that Harbaugh covets, and it could be the difference in the Chargers’ rushing offense next season.
The Chargers declined to comment.
Chargers running back suffers ‘superficial’ eye injury in fireworks accident
Najee Harris sustained an eye injury at a Fourth of July event. The Los Angeles Chargers running back was one of several people to sustain injuries. Harris’ injury is considered “superficial,” and his agent expects him to be ready for the 2025 season.
The Los Angeles Chargers running back was one of several people to sustain injuries. Harris’ injury is considered “superficial,” and his agent expects him to be ready for the 2025 season.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported the accident happened in Antioch, California. One person lost fingers and was hospitalized as a result, the newspaper mentioned, citing police.
Harris joined the Chargers on a one-year, $9.5 million deal in March to help rebuild Los Angeles’ offense. Should he miss any time, though it doesn’t sound as if he will, the Chargers would likely turn to rookie Omarion Hampton, who was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The extent of Harris’ injury is unknown, though “superficial” alludes to it being minor.
Harris, 29, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Steelers where he rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his seasons in Pittsburgh.