Earlier this week, Najee Harris’ agent gave fans a glimpse of hope by sharing a video of the former Alabama standout running on a treadmill. It's a promising sight for those following Harris' journey back from an Achilles tendon injury that sidelined him six months ago. This setback occurred during a narrow 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos, just three games into his tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Harris, who had inked a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Chargers after four stellar 1,000-yard seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is now navigating free agency. His brief stint with Los Angeles saw him rush for 61 yards on 15 carries and snag three passes for 25 yards. An unfortunate Independence Day fireworks mishap had already delayed his season start, as he wasn’t cleared for contact until the week of the Chargers' opener.
Now, as Harris focuses on his rehab, he finds himself among a group of 10 players from Alabama high schools and colleges who are still on the market for the 2026 season. Their contracts expired on March 11, making them free agents ready to bring their talents to any interested team.
Additionally, there’s another batch of Alabama-rooted players who were released after the 2025 season, often due to salary-cap decisions, and are also seeking new opportunities.
The road to recovery and a new contract is never easy, but Harris’ determination and prior achievements suggest he’s more than capable of making a strong comeback. Fans and teams alike will be watching closely to see where this talented running back lands next.