By Mmesoma 
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Los Angeles Chargers officially placed running back Najee Harris on their active/non‑football injury (NFI) list Thursday as training camp got underway, following a fireworks‑related incident during July 4 celebrations .
The veteran running back suffered what has been described as a “superficial eye injury” in Antioch, Calif., and underwent medical evaluation at Stanford Health Care before traveling to the Chargers facility . According to his agent, Doug Hendrickson, the injury is minor, and Harris is expected to return fully in time for the regular season .
🔍 What We Know
Official Status: Chargers GM Joe Hortiz confirmed that Harris would begin camp on the NFI list, a precautionary designation pending further medical clearance .
Condition & Prognosis: The eye injury is classified as superficial with bruising, and although Harris wasn’t seen immediately after the incident, team doctors are in communication with Stanford Medical .
Presence at Camp: Despite the NFI designation, head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Harris is physically present with the team—participating in meetings and team activities .
📅 Next Steps
The Chargers can remove Harris from the NFI list at any time once he’s medically cleared. However, if he remains on the list when rosters must be finalized in late August, he could miss the first four regular-season games .
🏈 Camp Context
The Chargers opened training camp Thursday in El Segundo, becoming the first NFL team to do so. Alongside Harris, linebacker Daiyan Henley was cleared from offseason surgery and ready to practice .
With Harris restricted early, spotlight shifts to rookies like first-rounder Omarion Hampton and other backs such as Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal, all competing for carries in Harris’s absence .
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🧾 Summary
Najee Harris remains on track to contribute this season despite his placement on the NFI list. His arrival at camp and positive rehab updates signal optimism among Chargers staff. The eye injury appears minor, but roster deadlines in late August will determine whether he’ll miss any early-season action.