Giants sign RB Harris to one-year deal
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The New York Giants are signing free-agent running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal, according to sources. This move adds depth to the Giants' backfield ahead of the upcoming season. Harris previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he had a productive tenure. The Giants aim to enhance their offensive capabilities as they prepare for training camp.
- •Giants signing Najee Harris to a one-year contract.
- •Move aims to strengthen the backfield for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Harris formerly played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Giants sign free agent RB Najee Harris to bolster backfield
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — How and when will Najee Harris fit into Giants offense?
- 5:32 PMCBS NFL — Giants to sign Najee Harris to one-year deal: What does it mean for New York's backfield?
- 5:22 PMESPN — RB Najee Harris has 'a lot to prove' after signing with Giants - ESPN
"NEW YORK — The Giants’ offseason-long interest in adding a running back culminated Tuesday in the signing of free agent Najee Harris. The 6-1, 242-pound veteran is a physical runner who John Harbaugh knows well as an opponent. Harris, 28, rushed for 1,000-plus yards in four straight seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2021-24 in the same AFC North division as Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens. ...
"The New York Giants inked former Alabama and Pittsburgh Steelers star Najee Harris to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
"The Giants have signed free agent running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:47 PMGiants sign free agent RB Najee Harris to bolster backfield
NEW YORK — The Giants’ offseason-long interest in adding a running back culminated Tuesday in the signing of free agent Najee Harris. The 6-1, 242-pound veteran is a physical runner who John Harbaugh knows well as an opponent. Harris, 28, rushed for 1,000-plus yards in four straight seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2021-24 in the same AFC North division as Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens. ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:40 PMHow and when will Najee Harris fit into Giants offense?
The New York Giants inked former Alabama and Pittsburgh Steelers star Najee Harris to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 5:22 PMRB Najee Harris has 'a lot to prove' after signing with Giants - ESPN
The Giants have signed free agent running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
- CBS NFLAug 18, 2026, 5:32 PMGiants to sign Najee Harris to one-year deal: What does it mean for New York's backfield?
Harris missed most of last season with a torn Achilles
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