Giants to sign Najee Harris to one-year deal: What does it mean for New York's backfield?

Harris missed most of last season with a torn Achilles Aug 18, 2026 at 1:32 pm ET • 3 min read The New York Giants are adding another committee member to their backfield. According to a report from ESPN, the Giants are set to sign former Steelers and Chargers running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal.Harris spent the first four years of his career in Pittsburgh, rushing 1,112 times for 4,373 yards and 28 touchdowns after being selected with the Steelers' 2021 first-round pick. He did not have his fifth-year option picked up and signed with the Chargers in March 2025. He dealt with an eye injury during training camp and missed considerable time before returning from the physically unable to perform list shortly before the start of the season. He split work with then-rookie Omarion Hampto