Giants sign Najee Harris to one-year deal after Chargers stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The New York Giants signed former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris to a one-year contract on August 18, 2026. Harris, who previously played three games with the Los Angeles Chargers after an Achilles injury, will compete for playing time in a crowded Giants backfield. He enjoyed a successful four-year tenure with the Steelers, rushing for at least 1,000 yards each season. The terms of the deal with the Giants have not been disclosed. Harris now joins his former foe, head coach John Harbaugh, as the team prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Najee Harris has signed with the New York Giants for one year.
- •He rushed for over 1,000 yards in four seasons with the Steelers.
- •Harris' previous season with the Chargers ended after three games due to injury.
- •He is expected to compete for carries with other running backs on the roster.
- •John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the Giants.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers RB Najee Harris signs with Giants
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Giants sign veteran RB Najee Harris to a one-year deal
"The Giants signed Najee Harris to a one-year deal, adding a proven veteran running back to a crowded NFC East backfield this fall
"Former Steelers RB Najee Harris signing with NFC East team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:29 PMFormer Steelers RB Najee Harris signs with Giants
Former Steelers RB Najee Harris signing with NFC East team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:17 PMGiants sign veteran RB Najee Harris to a one-year deal
The Giants signed Najee Harris to a one-year deal, adding a proven veteran running back to a crowded NFC East backfield this fall
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