Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said that he is hopeful running back Najee Harris , who has been on the Non-Football Injury/illness list for all of training camp, will play Week 1.

"Najee's doing great, going through all the medical processes," Hortiz said during an appearance on CBS's broadcast for the Chargers' final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. "But he's on track, and I think he should be able to go, hopefully in Week 1."

Hortiz's endorsement of Harris for Week 1, when the Chargers go to Brazil to face the Kansas City Chiefs , is somewhat of a surprise. Coach Jim Harbaugh has been mum and noncommittal on Harris' status all preseason. On Thursday, Harbaugh again said he had no update on Harris.

"When Najee's ready to play, he'll be

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