Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is set to play on Friday in the Los Angeles Chargers’ season opener after an eye injury cost him two months of action.

Harris was injured in a Fourth of July fireworks explosion in his hometown of Antioch, California, in the East Bay region of San Francisco.

The injury was described as a superficial injury, but it was still a potentially career-threatening injury that had to be handled with care and caution. Now, Harris is set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Five people were hurt in the blast, according to a report by CBS Bay Area. Harris went to John Muir Hospital and later to Stanford Hospital for treatment.

Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March after four seasons with the Steelers. He is expecte

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