Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands the ball off to Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was forced to leave Sunday’s game early due to an Achilles injury, Jim Harbaugh said after the team's 23-20 Week 3 victory.

On second-and-4 with a little over five minutes remaining in the second quarter, Harris went down with a non-contact injury in the backfield and immediately grabbed his lower leg. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had to maneuver around him to keep the play going. Herbert eventually completed a 10-yard pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston, but Harris remained on the turf.

Harris was tended to by the Chargers medical staff after the play and helped off the field. He was unable to put any pressure on his leg.

Harris was carted to the locker room a few moments later.

The Chargers ruled Harris out in the third quarter. The team originally said the running back had an ankle injury, but Harbaugh updated Harris' diagnosis postgame.

"I'm definitely praying for him," Chargers running back Omarion Hampton told USA TODAY Sports. "I texted him already. I'm definitely gonna check up on him. I'm hoping for a speedy."

Harris suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks accident during the offseason. The injury caused him to miss all of training camp.

The Chargers signed Harris in March. The veteran running back spent the first four years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He topped 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first four seasons in Pittsburgh.

Harris has never missed a regular-season game. He's appeared in 71 straight games since being drafted by the Steelers in 2021, but his streak, unfortunately, appears to be coming to an end.

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