Charles Harris Fantasy

The Detroit Lions re-signed pass-rusher Charles Harris to a two-year deal worth $14 million on Tuesday, according to a source. In his first year in Detroit in 2021, the former first-rounder had a career-high 65 tackles (34 solo), 10 tackles for loss, 16 QB hits, two forced fumbles and a career-high 7.5 sacks in 17 games (14 starts). Before last season, he hadn't started more than five games in a single season for the Miami Dolphins or Atlanta Falcons. The 27-year-old had a combined 6.5 sacks and 42 solo tackles in his first four seasons with the Dolphins and Falcons from 2017-20. The Lions are hoping he can repeat his performance from a year ago.

Mar. 15th • 12:14 PM

The Atlanta Falcons declined the $10.051 million fifth-year option on defensive end Charles Harris on Monday, according to a source. The Falcons acquired Harris from the Miami Dolphins last Friday in exchange for a 2021 seventh-round draft pick. The 22nd overall pick in 2017 had just 3.5 sacks in 1,196 snaps for Miami, so he will have to prove himself in Atlanta this year in order to remain with the team beyond the 2020 season. The Falcons are hoping Harris can help a pass rush that finished with only 28 sacks in the 2019 campaign. They've gotten pressure on a league-worst 22 percent of dropbacks in the last two years. Harris, 25, will make $1.943 million in the final year of his rookie deal.

May. 4th • 9:48 PM

The Atlanta Falcons struck a trade with the Miami Dolphins and received defensive end Charles Harris for a seventh-round pick, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. It was no surprise the Falcons were looking to upgrade their defense this offseason after finishing last season allowing 355.8 yards per game. Therefore, the team invested in a defensive tackle, safety, linebacker, and cornerback during the draft. Harris was a first-round pick in 2017 and looks to jumpstart his career in Atlanta as he didn't have a great tenure in Miami. He brings 61 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one recovered fumble to the Falcons. Still only 25-years-old, the DE could bring great value to the Falcons Defense, but it depends on how big of a role he receives.

May. 1st • 12:01 PM