{
  "id": 1760516,
  "title": "New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris, AP source says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/new-york-giants-are-signing-running-back-najee-harris-ap-source-says",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/giants-sign-najee-harris-d72bb25457840c5199379596e664557b"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants are set to sign running back Najee Harris, according to an individual familiar with the agreement, according to a report from The Associated Press. The 28-year-old Harris, who tore his left Achilles tendon during a game with the Los Angeles Chargers on September 21, 2025, met with the Giants on Monday. Giants coach John Harbaugh indicated that Harris is not 100% healthy, suggesting that it will take time for him to regain his full fitness if he is signed. As a result, it remains uncertain when Harris might begin participating in Giants training camp practices. Prior to his time with the Chargers, Harris had been a key player in Pittsburgh, rushing for over a thousand yards in four consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2024.",
  "summary": "EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Running back Najee Harris is signing with the New York Giants, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to The…",
  "key_points": [
    "New York Giants planning to sign Najee Harris.",
    "28-year-old Harris injured his left Achilles in September 2025.",
    "Coach John Harbaugh says Harris not fully healthy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Von Miller to Cowboys, Najee Harris next to join Cam Skattebo’s Giants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/von-miller-to-cowboys-najee-harris-next-to-join-cam-skattebos-giants",
        "published": "2026-08-18T17:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Giants to release Super Bowl champion, ex-Steelers Pro Bowl WR after Najee Harris signing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/giants-to-release-super-bowl-champion-ex-steelers-pro-bowl-wr-after",
        "published": "2026-08-18T18:37:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}