Giants RB Najee Harris Vows to Prove Doubters Wrong After Torn Achilles

Najee Harris signed with the Giants and knows questions will follow his Achilles injury — but he's ready to answer them.

Harris missed most of last season with a torn Achilles Aug 18, 2026 at 6:44 pm ET • 4 min read The New York Giants are adding another committee member to their backfield, announcing a one-year deal with former Steelers and Chargers running back Najee Harris.To make room for the veteran running back, the Giants released

Najee Harris has not played football in nearly a year since going down with a torn left Achilles tendon

Jaxson Dart's health concerns could be the reason Najee Harris was signed by the New York Giants  MARCA

The Giants are releasing a veteran Super Bowl champ to make room for Najee Harris.

Sources: Giants signing RB Najee Harris to one-year deal  ESPN

The New York Giants agreed to a one-year contract with veteran free agent running back Najee Harris, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.

Following the injury of Cam Skattebo, who was mostly out for the 2025 season, the New York Giants are eyeing a deal with veteran running back Najee Harris. With Skattebo facing an injury situation for the upcoming 2026 season, Harris, in his recovery phase from an Achilles injury, is eager to secure a new team.

If three’s a crowd, what do you call the Giants running back room now that the veteran is part of it?

New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris, AP source says  Toronto Star

Harris has averaged 3.9 yards per carry and scored 28 rushing touchdowns during the first five years of his career.

Atlanta Falcons signing recently released New York Giants WR  giantswire.usatoday.com