Los Angeles – Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered a minor eye injury during a holiday weekend fireworks accident, but the prized free-agent signing will be ready for the upcoming season, his agent told the Los Angeles Times on Thursday. Earlier reports and online rumors prompted speculation of a more severe injury.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris, who injured his eye during a Fourth of July "fireworks mishap," is expected to be ready for the 2025 NFL season, agent Doug Hendrickson said.

The nature and severity of Harris’ injury could not immediately be verified. Officials in Antioch say other people had been hurt in the blast, but did not specify their number or how severely any