The Seattle Seahawks continue to be in the market for a running back. On Wednesday, they hosted veteran and former first-round pick Najee Harris for a visit according to the NFL transaction report.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter also reported the visit.
Harris started his NFL career on a very high note, registering 1,200 rushing yards while leading the league with 381 touches as a rookie in 2021. With the Pittsburgh Steelers, who drafted him at No. 24 overall, Harris ran for four straight 1,000-yard seasons.
Last year with the Los Angeles Chargers, though, Harris played in just three games. He suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles during Week 3 versus the Denver Broncos.
Harris, who has earned about $18.3 million in his NFL career, has 4,373 rushing yards and 1,174 receiving yards in 71 career games. He’s averaged 3.9 yards per carry.
Seahawks Host RB Najee Harris for Visit: Report
Seattle lost running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to NFL free agency this offseason. Walker elected to join the Kansas City Chiefs on a 3-year, $43.05 million deal.
The Seahawks added veteran running back Emanuel Wilson to help replace Walker. But Wilson is barely making more than league minimum. Seahawks analyst Hugh Millen isn’t even sure Wilson has a future in Seattle past a few months.
“I wouldnt be surprised if Emanuel Wilson does not make the team. He has the look of a 2nd or 3rd RB on the depth chart,” said Millen, via Seattle sports host Dick Fain on March 13.
With that in mind, pundits are still expecting the Seahawks to make more additions at running back.
Harris is one of the top options remaining in free agency. He turned 28 years old and still has to prove he’s the same back from before the Achilles injury.
But Harris was very consistent and durable early in his career with the Steelers.
The veteran made the Pro Bowl in his 2021 rookie campaign. Then from 2022-24, Harris rushed for between 1,035-1,043 yards each season. He also scored 6-8 touchdowns on the ground per year.
Harris played the first 71 straight games to begin his NFL career as well before his Achilles injury.
The running back’s tenure with the Chargers was on the wrong foot practically from the start. During a July 4 fireworks mishap last summer, Harris suffered a “superficial” eye injury.
Harris missed the entire 2025 preseason because of the ailment. He returned from the NFI list on August 26 ahead of Week 1.
The running back’s 2025 campaign ended less than a month later because of the Achilles injury.
How Harris Could Fit With the Seahawks
Without Walker, the Seahawks have a major question mark at running back.
Walker split the backfield work with Zach Charbonnet during 2025. But Charbonnet sustained a serious knee injury during the NFL playoffs in January.
Seahawks general manager John Schneider conveyed optimism around Charbonnet’s chances of being ready for the 2026 season opener. Pundits, though, still see Seattle needing to add a capable starting running back.
Including Charbonnet, the Seahawks have seven running backs on their offseason roster. But it’s unclear if any of them are capable of starting if Charbonnet is not available.
Of the backs on the Seattle roster, Wilson was the next-most productive in 2025. The Seahawks also possess George Holani, Kenny McIntosh, Cam Akers, Velus Jones Jr. and Jacardia Wright on the roster.
Harris doesn’t have the same upside he did coming into the league. But he’s a reliable veteran that the Seahawks could use as insurance in their backfield.
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