Najee Harris may still have a lifeline before the start of the NFL season.
The former Pro Bowl running back Harris visited on Monday with the New York Giants, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed to reporters later in the day that Harris had visited with the team. Harbaugh noted that Harris looked “good” but was “not in football shape yet.”
John Harbaugh talks about Najee Harris visiting the Giants today:
— SNY Giants (@SNYGiants) August 17, 2026
"He looks good in the workout. He's not back 100%, he's not in football shape yet. If we are able to do something, it'll be a process. That would be a guy that has a lot of experience. He's a decorated vet." pic.twitter.com/BeLVIJGzQz
Harris, 28, was a Pro Bowler with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie in 2021. He also produced four consecutive seasons of 1,000 yards rushing or more to start off his NFL career.
But Harris had a forgettable stint last season with the Los Angeles Chargers. He appeared in just three games and rushed for a mere 61 yards and zero TDs before suffering a season-ending Achilles tear during a game (video here). Harris also had some drama before the 2025 season even began after getting injured in a July 4 fireworks accident.
The former first-round pick Harris is now about 11 months removed from his torn Achilles. While it sounds like he still has some work to do in his rehab, Harris did draw interest from other notable NFL teams several months ago.
As for the Giants, 24-year-old Cam Skattebo is locked in as their starting running back, but he is very much a game of Russian roulette when it comes to injuries. Adding Harris to their RB room might not be the worst decision at this point for New York, especially if they are not confident in their current backup trio of Tyrone Tracy Jr, Devin Singletary, and Eric Gray.
