Auburn's Longest-Tenured NFL Player Re-Signs with Chargers

Long snapper Josh Harris extends contract with Los Angeles for 2026 season.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Long snapper Josh Harris, who has played in 215 NFL regular-season games for the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers, has re-signed with the Chargers for the 2026 season. Harris is the sixth-longest tenured Auburn player in the NFL, and if he plays in every game, he would break the program's record for most NFL games played in the final contest of the 2027 season.

Why it matters

Harris is a key special teams player for the Chargers, and his re-signing provides stability and experience on their roster. As one of the longest-tenured Auburn players in the NFL, his continued success is a point of pride for the university's football program.

The details

Harris spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Chargers as a free agent in 2022. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2021. In the 2025 season, Harris missed the first 9 games due to a chest injury suffered in the preseason, but returned to play the final 7 games.

  • Harris has played in 215 NFL regular-season games since joining the league.
  • If Harris plays in every game, he would break the Auburn program record of 248 NFL games played, held by kicker Al Del Greco, in the final contest of the 2027 season.

The players

Josh Harris

A long snapper who has played in the NFL since 2012, the majority of that time with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent in 2022.

Al Del Greco

The Auburn alumnus who holds the program record for most NFL games played with 248 regular-season appearances.

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What’s next

The Chargers will look to Harris to provide stability and experience on their special teams unit in the 2026 season as he continues his climb up the list of most NFL games played by an Auburn alum.

The takeaway

Josh Harris' re-signing with the Chargers showcases the longevity and success of Auburn players in the NFL, with Harris poised to potentially break the program's record for most games played in the coming years.