Najee Harris signs one-year deal with Giants to bolster RB depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Najee Harris has signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants as of August 18, 2026. The signing follows a visit to the team's facility on August 17 and comes after an injury-plagued season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Harris is looking to recover from a torn Achilles injury sustained in Week 3 of 2025. Although the Giants are not in urgent need of a running back, Harris adds depth to the position, supporting other options like Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. The team aims for Harris to regain his football shape as he works back into the lineup.
- •Harris joins the Giants after spending one season with the Chargers.
- •He suffered a torn Achilles in 2025, missing his first career NFL game.
- •His signing improves depth among Giants running backs, which includes returning players.
- •John Harbaugh, head coach of the Giants, noted Harris's need to regain football shape.
- •Harris previously rushed for over 1,000 yards in every season with the Steelers.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Najee Harris signs with Giants: How RB fits in New York depth chart
"Najee Harris has agreed to a deal with the Giants, boosting the team's RB depth chart with another veteran presence. Here's how he fits.
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