With some questions unanswered about Harris' status, general manager Joe Horitz spoke about how the Chargers are handling the situation. Horitz said on Wednesday that Harris is set to land on the NFI list, although he remained open-minded about his plans for the summer.

Almost two weeks after sustaining an eye injury from a July 4 fireworks-related incident, ex-Steeler Najee Harris has received an injury update courtesy of ESPN — and it’s looking like the new Chargers running back will start training camp on the non-football injury/illness list.

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

ANTIOCH — A Fourth of July fireworks explosion injured Antioch native and NFL running back Najee Harris, prompting fans to worry over his upcoming season with his new team — the Los Angeles Chargers — and perhaps the rest of his career, multiple sources have confirmed to the Bay Area News Group.