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Giants Sign Najee Harris to One-Year Deal

8/19/2026

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Summary

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The New York Giants signed running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
Harris, cleared from an Achilles tear, is still not in full football shape.
Head coach John Harbaugh said Harris looks good in workouts and fits the team’s style.
He joins a backfield that includes Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Eric Gray and says he has a lot to prove by Week 1.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the Giants gave running back Tiki Barber a five-year, $30 million deal that launched a stretch of record-setting seasons, including 1,860 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 2004-05. After years of mixed results and a series of coaching changes, the franchise hired John Harbaugh on Jan 17 2026 and turned to Steelers back Najee Harris, hoping to echo Barber’s impact on the 2024 rushing attack.

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Story summary

The New York Giants signed running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
Harris, cleared from an Achilles tear, is still not in full football shape.
Head coach John Harbaugh said Harris looks good in workouts and fits the team’s style.
He joins a backfield that includes Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Eric Gray and says he has a lot to prove by Week 1.

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