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Chargers RB Omarion Hampton rushed 15 times for 48 yards (3.2 YPC) in Friday night's win over the Chiefs. He added 13 more yards on two receptions. It was a tough test for the rookie against a Kansas City defense that limited RBs to 3.8 yards per carry last year. But we weren't very impressed by Hampton in this one. He showed nice burst and speed when he found a lane. But he didn't elude or avoid many tackles. In fact, NFL Next Gen Stats tracked him for -1.67 rush yards over expected per attempt. For comparison, D'Andre Swift finished dead last in that category last year at -0.69.

Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. It's more confirmation that he's on track to play in Friday night's opener against the Chiefs in Brazil. Harris didn't practice a single time in training camp after his July 4 fireworks accident, so it's tough to imagine that he'll be ready for a significant role on Friday. Harris should not be in fantasy lineups, but his availability makes RB Omarion Hampton a slightly shakier Week 1 start. See where the rookie lands in the Week 1 RB Rankings.

The Athletic's Daniel Popper posted on X that Chargers' RB Najee Harris is "ramping it up" in preparation to play in LA's season opener on Friday in Brazil.

Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) has been cleared for contact, HC Jim Harbaugh said Monday. Harbaugh stopped short of guaranteeing that Harris will play vs. the Chiefs on Friday night, though, once again saying it's a "possibility."

Chargers’ RB Najee Harris will be at practice on Wednesday and there is a chance he plays Week 1 against the Chiefs, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.

The Chargers have moved RB Najee Harris from the non-football injury list to the active roster, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He is now eligible to play in Week 1.

Chargers GM Joe Horitz suggested Saturday that RB Najee Harris (eye) could be ready for Week 1. "Najee's doing great, going through all the medical processes, but he's on track and I think he should be able to go, hopefully Week 1," Horitz said during the broadcast of the Chargers' preseason finale.

Chargers OC Greg Roman stated that rookie RB Omarion Hampton will be part of a Week 1 rotation, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, even if RB Najee Harris (eye) is unavailable.

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh was noncommittal regarding RB Najee Harris’ Week 1 availability, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.

Chargers LT Rashawn Slater was carted off the field with a leg injury on Thursday, and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, suffered a ruptured patella tendon, ending his season.

Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) remains sidelined without a timetable for return. HC Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Harris is "getting better." But all Harris was able to do at practice was walk laps around the field.

Chargers OC Greg Roman said RB Omarion Hampton looked "spectacular" when the pads came on in training camp this week. That's not a surprise for a back whose game is built on downhill running and tackle-breaking ability. The 221-pound Hampton forced a missed tackle on 26.2% of his runs at North Carolina over the last two seasons.

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday that he's not sure if RB Najee Harris (eye) will be ready to return before training camp ends on August 8. "I don't know," Harbaugh started. "Certainly not an expert as you know. Approaching it better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today. Healing, he's healing. And doing everything that he can."

Chargers RB Najee Harris is expected to be placed on the non-football injury list to open training camp, GM Joe Hortiz said Wednesday. Hortiz added that Harris has been receiving treatment for his eye injury from doctors at Stanford.

Chargers RB Najee Harris is expected to be ready for the start of the season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris suffered a relatively minor eye injury in a July 4 fireworks accident. He's expected to miss "limited time" at the start of training camp but return "sooner rather than later," Rapoport says.

According to his agent, Chargers RB Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury during a July Fourth event he attended. The Chargers themselves have not commented, but Harris' camp says that he will be ready for the upcoming NFL season.

Per ESPN's Kris Rhim, Chargers RB Omarion Hampton has been “the talk of the Chargers’ offseason activities for his play on the field and his physical stature.”

The Chargers selected North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton with the 22nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hampton stayed home in North Carolina after high school instead of attending a bigger program like Penn State or Florida. The decision worked out, as he took over the starting role by his second season and never looked back. Hampton carried the UNC offense for the last two years – including when Drake Maye was his QB (2023). Over that span, the 221-pounder racked up 3,164 rushing yards, 33 total TDs, and 67 catches. Hampton wins with excellent power and contact balance, and he’s largely proven durable as a college player. He hasn’t missed a game due to injury over the past two seasons.

Former Steelers RB Najee Harris has signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million. The former first round pick fits the Jim Harbaugh mold, but a mere one-year deal opens the door for the Chargers to sign or draft another RB.

Both Steelers RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren combined for only 90 yards on the ground. Warren led with 12 carries for 48 yards while Harris had nine for 42.