Najee Harris was poised for a revenge match against his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, after leaving them to join the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency. Unfortunately for Harris and the Chargers, things have not gone as planned. As they prepare to face the Steelers on Sunday Night Football, Harris will be watching from the sidelines due to a season-ending injury.
The running back suffered a torn Achilles earlier this year, marking a disappointing start to his tenure with the Chargers. Compounding the Chargers’ woes, they had drafted RB Omarion Hampton from North Carolina to bolster their backfield. However, with Harris sidelined, Hampton stepped in to take on a leading role, only to find himself placed on Injured Reserve as well.
With both Harris and Hampton out, the Chargers are now relying on Kimani Vidal to carry the load in the backfield. Unfortunately, the injury struggles don’t stop there, as Vidal’s backup, Hassan Haskins, is also injured. This leaves Jaret Patterson as the next man up in a season that has been challenging for Los Angeles’ running game.
Despite the setbacks, the team remains optimistic about their remaining players as they look to find ways to stay competitive. The challenges faced by the Chargers serve as a reminder of the unpredictability of the NFL season but also highlight the resilience required to push forward amidst adversity.