The Los Angeles Chargers received a major blow on Monday when it was confirmed that their star running back, Najee Harris, will be out for the rest of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg.

Coach Jim Harbaugh explained that the injury occurred in the second quarter of the game in which the Chargers won 23-20 to the Denver Broncos.

Harris was injured on a non-contact play while trying to catch the ball from Justin Herbert. Television cameras clearly captured the moment the tendon ruptured, confirming the severity of the action.

The 27-year-old running back, along with rookie Omarion Hampton, formed one of the most dominant duos in the league, a key piece in the Chargers' aspirations to compete for the AFC title.

A black week for the NFL in injuries

Harris' injury adds to a day marked by multiple losses of importance figures:

Chargers, forced to reinvent themselves

The loss of Najee Harris represents an enormous challenge for the Chargers, who had started the season with high expectations. Now, the burden of the ground game will fall primarily on Omarion Hampton as the team looks for adjustments to stay ahead of the AFC playoff race.