Najee Harris Joins Chargers, Praises Facilities

Najee Harris, a former Pittsburgh Steelers running back, has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in a move that surprised many. During his introductory press conference, Harris praised the Chargers' new facilities and drew implicit comparisons to his former team's poorly rated facilities in a recent NFLPA survey. Harris cited playing for Jim Harbaugh as a major reason for joining the Chargers, recalling his recruitment by Harbaugh during high school. Despite knowing he would likely not return to the Steelers after they declined his fifth-year option, Harris maintained a close relationship with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Harris's one-year contract with the Chargers is valued at up to $9.25 million, with significant incentives based on performance. The Chargers hope Harris will help revive their running game, which has struggled to produce a 1,000-yard rusher since 2017.