Najee Harris Sidelined Tonight Due to Injury in Steelers Game

This evening would have marked a significant matchup for Najee Harris. The former Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back signed with the Los Angeles Chargers during the offseason. However, his plans have drastically changed due to injury, sidelining him for the current season.

Najee Harris Unable to Play This Week

Najee Harris will not participate in the game against the Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately, he is out for the entire season due to a torn Achilles injury sustained earlier this year. This injury prematurely ended his first season with the Chargers.

Impact on the Chargers’ Roster

The injury has continued to affect the Chargers’ backfield depth. Initially, the team selected running back Omarion Hampton in the first round of the draft from North Carolina to bolster their lineup. After Harris was injured, Hampton was expected to take on a leading role.

• Omarion Hampton is now on Injured Reserve.
• Kimani Vidal has stepped up as the Chargers’ primary running back.
• Backup Hassan Haskins is also sidelined due to injury.
• Jaret Patterson has been promoted to the new RB2 position.

This season has been challenging for the Chargers’ running back corps, with injuries severely impacting their roster. The team is working to adapt as they prepare for upcoming games without key players.