Anthony Harris Fantasy

The Cleveland Browns are exploring a trade for Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris, according to a source. However, another source close to the situation says it will take at least a third-round pick to land Harris and probably a second-rounder, which is more than the Browns want to give up. Cleveland would then also have to sign Harris to a big deal. Minnesota surprisingly put the franchise tag on Harris for $11.44 million in 2020 on Monday, but they did so with the idea of trading him. The 28-year-old has a good relationship with Browns defensive backs coach Jeff Howard from their time in Minnesota. He also has ties to head coach Kevin Stefanski from their five seasons together in Minnesota. Cleveland has a need for safeties after already seeing Justin Burriss and Eric Murray walk in free agency.

Mar. 17th • 7:53 PM

The Minnesota Vikings surprisingly placed the franchise tag on safety Anthony Harris on Monday, but they are acknowledging that he's available to be acquired for a mid- to late-round draft pick, according to a source. With some of the top defensive backs on the open market already accounted for, Harris could be attractive in a trade for a desperate and safety-needy team before the draft. The 28-year-old had 60 tackles (35 solo), a career-high six interceptions, 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery in 14 starts in 2019.

Mar. 17th • 11:58 AM

The Minnesota Vikings used the franchise tag on safety Anthony Harris on Monday in a surprise move. The Vikings could still look to trade Harris, but he was expected to be one of the top free-agent safeties on the market. The 28-year-old hasn't played a full season since 2017, but he recorded a career-high 60 tackles (35 solo) and also had a career-high six interceptions (one returned for a TD), 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery in 14 games last season.

Mar. 16th • 12:34 PM