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Big Blue View fantasy football takes on Najee Harris
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All Big Blue View insights about Najee Harris
PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Expected to be inactive in Week 1 but the source anticipated Harris would play; after Tyrone Tracy fumbled away a scoring opportunity, the source is now confident Harris will be active next week against the Los Angeles Rams, suggesting a role shift in the backfield.NegativeDepth ChartSep 14, 2026
Najee Harris is on the Giants' bench as a backup running back option if needed, behind Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy in the depth chart.NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026
Najee Harris will be inactive for the Giants vs Cowboys game. The Giants will have three active running backs: Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary, and Tyrone Tracy.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Harris received a new number with the Giants, a roster notation indicating a depth chart or role adjustment.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Harris is listed as second-string running back alongside Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary, indicating the Giants will employ a varied running game and tailor running back usage to opponents rather than favor any single runner.PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026
Expected to be active for Game 1; Harbaugh stated when signing him that he expected Harris to be ready for Week 1, and Harris received 11 carries in preseason vs. the Jets. The source indicates these are strong signals that Harris will get a jersey and have a big role on the team.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Harris was added to the Giants backfield after Tyrone Tracy Jr. struggled mightily out of the gate in preseason, providing depth to a unit with questions despite overall roster depth.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Najee Harris was selected at No. 24 in the 2021 draft, shortly after the Giants selected Kadarius Toney at No. 20; the source's mention of Harris in this context implies he was a superior alternative to Toney.PositiveProjectionAug 30, 2026
Head coach John Harbaugh said Harris, coming back from a torn Achilles tendon, would be ready for Week 1. Harris received 11 carries against the Jets in preseason, indicating he is on track. The 6-foot-1, 242-pound Harris is a physical back suited to Harbaugh's system.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
RB signed as free agent by Giants for 2026; part of Harbaugh's competitive roster that avoids a full rebuild; backfield piece supporting the team's playoff contention outlook.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
The newly-signed running back got his first game action with the Giants and looked good, carrying 11 times for 39 yards with a long run of 9 yards. The source notes the Giants got him ready for Week 1 with this preseason action.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Najee Harris dressed for the Giants' preseason game against the Jets on Friday alongside Tyrone Tracy, when Tracy was injured during the game.PositiveUsageAug 29, 2026
Najee Harris had a nice start in preseason Week 3 with 5 carries for 26 yards, running through tacklers and making good cuts while appearing healthy. Jordan Raanan noted Harris was 'running like a former 1st rounder' with a pair of nine-yard rushes on the Giants' second drive.PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Najee Harris, a four-time 1,000-yard rusher, was recently signed by the Giants and appears on the first-team depth chart alongside Cam Skattebo at running back. His addition has raised questions about the role and roster security of incumbent back Tyrone Tracy.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Harris is projected as a lock to make the Giants' 53-man roster at running back.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Harris is confirmed as a lock to make the Giants' 53-man roster. The source notes his addition has changed the running back equation, with Harris, Cam Skattebo, and Patrick Ricard all staying on the roster.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Harris did not play in the preseason game against Miami; his arrival in the fold adds another variable to the running back depth chart decision, with Harbaugh and Greg Roman needing to determine whether the more powerful Harris can displace Tracy, Singletary, or Gray when final cuts are made.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
The Giants' running game is intriguing with the addition of Najee Harris, suggesting the running back is expected to play a meaningful role in the Giants' offensive scheme.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
Harris was signed by the Giants to upgrade the running back room's playmaking ability. The source believes the Giants 'liked' but did not 'love' their existing RB options and investigated Kenneth Walker in free agency and Jeremiah Love in the draft. Harris has four 1,000-yard seasons and was hurt the only year he didn't reach that mark, making him the most accomplished back on the Giants roster. If healthy and the same player he was pre-injury, Harris will be the Giants' best back by season's end, surpassing Cam Skattebo.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Veteran running back returned to practice for the first time on Tuesday and received carries in Thursday's joint practice with the Dolphins, suggesting potential playing time in Saturday's preseason game despite recent absence from team activities.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Newly-signed running back Najee Harris took a few 11-on-11 reps during the Giants-Dolphins joint practice, indicating early integration into the offense.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Harris raised conditioning concerns during joint practice, with a reporter questioning whether Harris was in 'football shape,' suggesting fitness or readiness issues.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Newly signed by the Giants, Harris was not listed on the official depth chart due to late signing timing but was placed in the second group by the source. The source notes that if Harris performs at the level he did with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he will have a significant role in the Giants offense.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Giants add four-time 1,000-yard rusher Najee Harris to the roster. Harris thinks he has a 'good opportunity' after signing with the Giants.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Harris joins a Giants backfield that includes Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary. While Harris has the best resume of anyone in the room as a four-time 1,000-yard rusher, he acknowledged 'I have a lot to prove' coming back from a torn Achilles and knows he must prove himself with the Giants rather than rely on past accomplishments.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Harris is recovering from a 2025 torn Achilles tendon sustained with the Chargers after playing just three games. Harbaugh said Harris was 'not back 100%. He's not in football shape yet' on Monday. Harris acknowledged he is not yet in full football shape after his first practice in pads Tuesday but stated 'it's not going to take a long time' to ramp up. Harbaugh estimated it would 'take a couple weeks' for Harris to be ready, potentially 'just in time' for the season start.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Harris signed with the Giants after working out Monday and practicing Tuesday; John Harbaugh expressed enthusiasm, saying 'the hair on the back of my neck stood up when I saw him' and that he was 'excited for the possibilities' now that the four-time 1,000-yard rusher was a Giant. Harris believes the Giants' downhill, physical running style aligns with his skill set and Harbaugh's AFC North coaching philosophy.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Signed by the Giants on the same day as Smith-Schuster's release; the 240-pound running back fits the team's stated emphasis on a power run game, making him more valuable to their offensive plans and suggesting an increased role in the backfield.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Newly signed Najee Harris is a wild card who missed almost all of last season with a torn Achilles after four straight 1,000-yard seasons in Pittsburgh. The source is curious to see how the depth chart shakes out in the next month, suggesting uncertainty about his role and availability with the Giants.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Harris averaged just 3.9 yards per carry over his four seasons with the Steelers, where he rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each season. The source notes he is 'not a breakaway back,' emphasizing his role as a power runner rather than an explosive athlete.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Harris is a 6-foot-1, 242-pound between-the-tackles power runner who fits the power running game Harbaugh likes to employ and is installing in New York. The source characterizes him as 'destined for a big role if he is fully recovered from the Achilles injury,' suggesting significant upside in the Giants' backfield once healthy.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Harris signed with the Giants after tearing an Achilles tendon with the Chargers in 2025, playing just three games before the injury. Coach John Harbaugh said Harris 'is not back 100%. He's not in football shape yet' following his Monday workout, noting recovery will be 'a process' but that Harris has 'a lot of experience' as a 'decorated vet' and could work out well if fully recovered.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
The Giants hosted former first-round running back Najee Harris on Monday as a potential free agent addition to their roster. Harris could be on the Giants' radar once he's in football shape, representing a potential opportunity if signed.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Running back Najee Harris worked out for the Giants on Monday but is not yet in football shape, per head coach John Harbaugh, suggesting he would need significant conditioning work before being ready for regular-season action.NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
Worked out by New York Giants as a potential roster addition at running back. Harris could replace the injured Dante Miller on the Giants roster, indicating the team is exploring depth options at the position.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Giants hosting Harris as free agent running back visit; Harris is a 6-foot-1, 235-pound physical runner drafted 24th overall by Pittsburgh in 2021, ran for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first four Steelers seasons (1,097 carries in 68 starts), and was durable starter every game; familiar to John Harbaugh and offensive assistant Greg Roman (coached him with Chargers in 2024); tore Achilles in Week 3 against Denver; solid receiver with reliable between-the-tackles running but not a big-play threat; Giants interest motivated by Dante Miller's groin/abdomen injury.