LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was injured during a fireworks accident over the holiday weekend.
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Harris’ agent Doug Hendrickson confirmed the injury to multiple news outlets, saying the 27-year-old sustained a “superficial eye injury,” CBS Sports reported.
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“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. “Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.”
The accident happened on July 5 in Antioch, California, ESPN reported.
Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers this offseason. He was a first-round draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021 and spent four seasons there, rushing for 1,000 yards in each season.
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