Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris may not miss time this season after his July 4 fireworks accident , which caused a superficial injury to his eye. Chargers staff members have been coy about his status for the season opener during his recovery, but general manager Joe Hortiz delivered Saturday a promising update that indicated Harris is trending toward making his team debut in Week 1.

The update paints a clearer picture of Harris' timeline than coach Jim Harbaugh's most recent comments. The second-year Chargers headman said on Aug. 8 that "there's a chance" Harris will be ready to suit up for the opener against the reigning AFC champion and division rival Kansas City Chiefs .

"Najee's doing great, going through all the medical processes," Hortiz said during Saturda

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