# Eagles Get Veteran RB Najee Harris

> Eagles may sign Najee Harris after Giants release for backfield help.
- Title: Eagles Get Veteran RB Najee Harris · Philadelphia Eagles On SI
- Summary: Eagles may sign Najee Harris after Giants release for backfield help. Eagles could sign veteran RB Najee Harris to fill backfield gaps before Week 10.
- Keywords: eagles, najee harris, giants, jalen hurts, seahawks, nfl, backfield, rushing yards, injured reserve, week 7, week 10, sports
- Source: Philadelphia Eagles On SI — https://si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/just-released-veteran-rb-could-be-immediate-band-aid-for-eagles-backfield-01m5d0bwe93q
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:35:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eagles, najee harris, giants, jalen hurts, seahawks, nfl, backfield, rushing yards, injured reserve, week 7, week 10, sports
## Eagles Backfield Struggles
Philadelphia's offense faces medical issues with Lane Johnson retired, Landon Dickerson on IR, and Jalen Hurts likely done.
## Harris Released by Giants
Giants released veteran RB Najee Harris after slow start to season.
## Harris' Recent Stats
Harris had 31 carries for 99 rushing yards in five games with New York.
## Harris' Week 2 Performance
Harris averaged 5.8 yards on nine carries for 52 rushing yards against Titans.
## Harris and Dickerson Connection
Harris and Dickerson played together at Alabama, with Harris scoring most touchdowns left side.
## Harris as Practice Squad Player
Harris could be promoted three times for Eagles before Week 10 bye.
## Harris as Immediate Band-Aid
Eagles need Harris to fill backfield gaps before Week 10.
## Harris Could Be Split
Eagles could split Harris if he doesn't work out with team.
## Eagles Must Act Fast
Eagles need to sign Harris before other teams get him.
## Key takeaway

Eagles could sign veteran RB Najee Harris to fill backfield gaps before Week 10.