Almost one year after suffering a torn Achilles, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has found his next NFL team, joining forces with a head coach who knew the AFC North brand of football all too well.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Harris is signing with the John Harbaugh-led New York Giants on a one-year deal, joining a loaded running back room featuring Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
The #Giants are signing free agent RB Najee Harris to a 1-year deal, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as NYG adds another veteran to their backfield.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 18, 2026
Harris’ season with the #Chargers last year was cut short because of an Achilles tear. Now fully healthy, he lands in NY. pic.twitter.com/50ufYzyyKt
Harris, who was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, had an outstanding first few years in the league with Pittsburgh, recording 1,000-yard rushing seasons in all four of his seasons.
Harris left the Steelers for the Los Angeles Chargers during 2025 free agency, where he unfortunately suffered a multitude of setbacks, such as the Fourth of July fireworks mishap and an Achilles tear during Week 3 of the regular season.
Harris and Harbaugh are all too familiar with one another thanks to the Steelers-Ravens divisional clashes, but now the veteran running back and new Giants head coach will pair up in New York.
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