# Detroit Lions Add Najee Harris

> Detroit Lions sign Najee Harris after Giants cut him to fill running back void.
- Title: Detroit Lions Add Najee Harris · Detroit Lions On SI
- Summary: Detroit Lions sign Najee Harris after Giants cut him to fill running back void. Detroit Lions sign Najee Harris to address running back shortage after Giants…
- Keywords: detroit lions, najee harris, giants, running back, jahmyr gibbs, sione vaki, jared goff, pro bowler, nfl, running back by committee, left achilles tendon, lions offense
- Source: Detroit Lions On SI — https://si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/pros-cons-detroit-lions-signing-najee-harris
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:17:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: detroit lions, najee harris, giants, running back, jahmyr gibbs, sione vaki, jared goff, pro bowler, nfl, running back by committee, left achilles tendon, lions offense
## Lions' offense strong
Detroit Lions have elite offense through first six weeks of 2026 campaign.
## No backup running back
Lions lack running back to spell Jahmyr Gibbs after five games.
## Jahmyr Gibbs dominant
Gibbs has 105 of 130 team rush attempts in 2026.
## Harris cut by Giants
Najee Harris cut by N.Y. Giants on Tuesday.
## Harris' Giants stint
Harris had 31 carries for 99 yards in five games with Giants.
## Harris' criticism
Harris criticized running back-by-committee approach with Giants.
## Harris' career
Harris produced four consecutive 1000+ yard seasons with Steelers.
## Harris' injury
Harris tore left Achilles tendon with L.A. Chargers in 2025.
## Harris' potential
Harris could slide into Lions' No. 2 running back role.
## Lions' move
Lions may sign Harris for remainder of 2026 season.
## Key takeaway

Detroit Lions sign Najee Harris to address running back shortage after Giants cut him.