In the second quarter of today’s Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered a non-contact injury to his left lower leg while faking a handoff during a play-action pass. He immediately grasped his left leg in obvious distress and was unable to put weight on it. Trainers assisted him off the field, and he was eventually carted to the locker room for further evaluation. By video, we have established that he has sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon, which will require surgery and will put an end to his season.
If confirmed, this rupture is a devastating blow for Harris personally and for the Chargers’ offense. He was already under scrutiny for an offseason accident involving his eye that held him out of training camp, so while the Chargers may be accustomed to life without him, his loss in the backfield will still be an important one.
Recovering from this injury will be a long process, and even after returning to the field, it may take time before he’s back to his prior form. But given his durability to date and work ethic, he will have every incentive and likely resources to pursue a full recovery.
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