Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was moved from the non-football injury list to the active roster, a sign the Chargers are confident in his recovery from a fireworks-related injury and plan a controlled ramp toward Week 1.
He has been progressing through rehab and limited on-field work, and the move to the active roster shows the team believes he is ready to return to team activity and ramp into full practice reps.
The #Chargers are moving RB Najee Harris to the active roster from the non-football injury list, per me and @TomPelissero.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2025
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
Los Angeles Chargers Move Najee Harris To Active Roster
This restores the backfield hierarchy the Chargers envisioned entering camp. While Harris was on the NFI, backups like Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins got extra reps and visibility, but Harris’s return means the planned pecking order is back in place.
The move also gives the Chargers flexibility to manage workload across the rotation rather than lean heavily on the younger options. It’s good news for Harris, as he and rookie Omarion Hampton were projected to be the Chargers’ 1a and 1b running backs this season.
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Expect a phased return. Coaches will likely script Harris into the game plan with limited snap counts early, monitor contact tolerance, and increase usage as he proves game speed and comfort in live reps.
He can contribute as a downhill runner and as a pass protector, but the staff will balance his role against the risk of a setback, especially early in the season.
Moving Harris to the active roster is an optimistic sign, but not a guarantee of full snaps in Week 1. It gives the Chargers a path to restore their intended backfield, while still allowing for a cautious ramp-up that protects his long-term availability.
If his practice reps translate cleanly, Harris should be part of the rotation right away; otherwise, the team can lean on the depth they built while he was sidelined.