Najee Harris is officially making his comeback bid with the New York Giants, agreeing to a one-year deal on Tuesday after last fall’s season-ending Achilles injury. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo dropped the news, setting up one of the more intense prove-it seasons we’ve seen in a while for a guy who actually visited our own Seahawks.
The Road Back From The Achilles
This isn’t just another free agency signing; this is Harris putting it all on the line. Remember that Achilles tear on September 21st, Week 3, playing the Broncos? Yeah, that was his *first major NFL injury* after starting a wild 68 straight regular-season games and three postseason matchups with the Steelers. He went to the Chargers last offseason on a one-year deal, $5.25 million up to $9.25 million with incentives, hoping to prove his worth. But that injury killed those incentives before he even had a shot. The Steelers let him walk after his rookie contract expired, and the Chargers just moved on by signing Keaton Mitchell to join Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal in their backfield.
Emerald City Missed Out, Giants Got Him
So, after all that, Harris was looking for his next shot. He even came through Seattle, reportedly visiting our Seahawks, plus the Raiders, before landing in New York. Now, he’s jumping into a Giants backfield that just waived running back Dante Miller, and it looks like he’ll be competing with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, Eric Gray, and Damon Bankston. Not an easy room to step into, especially when you’re coming off a major injury like an Achilles tear.
This Season Is Everything For His Next Deal
But let’s not forget what this guy *can* do. With the Steelers, Harris was a beast, topping 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first four NFL campaigns. His rookie season in 2021 was insane, racking up a career-high 1,200 yards on the ground and earning a Pro Bowl nod. He’s got the talent; it’s all about if that Achilles is truly ready to handle the grind. This one-year deal with the Giants is his absolute shot to build on that consistent success and land that next major contract. Every snap is going to matter for Harris this year. You just know he’s gonna be running with something to prove. He’s got a mountain to climb, getting back to that Pro Bowl form, but if anyone can do it, it’s a guy with his drive and history. Get ready to watch, because this comeback story is just getting started, and the league is gonna be watching every single carry.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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