Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury in a fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July celebration in Antioch, California, early Saturday morning. The incident happened at approximately 12:18 a.m. on July 5 and resulted in multiple injuries.
Harris, 26, was treated at both John Muir Hospital in Concord and Stanford Hospital following the incident. His agent, Doug Hendrickson, confirmed that while Harris was among several injured, he is expected to fully recover in time for the NFL season.
The Antioch Police Department characterized the event as an explosion and said some individuals required hospitalization. Harris had recently signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Chargers after spending three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Authorities have launched an investigation and urged the public to respect the privacy of those affected during this time.
