Najee Harris works out with New York Giants following injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Running back Najee Harris conducted a workout for the New York Giants as the team considers adding him to their roster. Harris, almost a year removed from a torn Achilles, previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers but was limited to three games last season due to injury. Coach John Harbaugh noted that Harris is not yet back to full form and is not in football shape. The Giants' interest in Harris comes after running back Dante Miller sustained a groin injury in a preseason game. The team is exploring depth options in the backfield as they focus on their running game strategy.
- •Harris worked out for the Giants on August 17, 2026.
- •He is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered last September.
- •Harris previously had four consecutive seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards.
- •Dante Miller was waived/injured after a preseason game versus Minnesota.
- •Giants seek to strengthen their running game following recent injuries.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Coming off a torn Achilles, running back Najee Harris works out with the New York Giants
"Najee Harris worked out for the New York Giants on Monday as the team weighs whether to sign the veteran running back who is nearly a year removed from tearing his left Achilles tendon. Harris, 28 played three games for coach John Harbaugh’s brother, Jim, with the Los Angeles Chargers last season before getting injured on a noncontact play against Denver on Sept. 21. “He’s not back 100%,” John Harbaugh said.
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