An NFL player set to have a big role for his team this year might be sidelined for a while after a fireworks accident injured his eye. According to reports, Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was the accident victim during some Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered an eye injury from a fireworks accident at a Fourth of July event, his agent told ESPN.

ANTIOCH — A Fourth of July fireworks explosion injured Antioch native and NFL running back Najee Harris, multiple sources have confirmed to the Bay Area News Group, but his agent assured fans that Harris would be ready for the upcoming season.