Former All-Pro return man and wide receiver Deonte Harty signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. In his lone season with the Buffalo Bills last year, Harty had 15 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown in 16 regular-season games (one start) on offense. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Assumption will likely make his biggest impact in Baltimore as a kick returner to help replace Devin Duvernay while also providing receiver depth behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor. Harty is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset. In his four seasons with the New Orleans Saints to begin his career, Harty had 64 catches (92 targets) for 793 yards and four touchdowns in 40 games (four starts).
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver and return man Deonte Harty is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. Harty is a Baltimore native and could provide some decent receiving depth for the Ravens in 2024 behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor now that it's looking unlikely that the team will re-sign Odell Beckham Jr. The 26-year-old entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Assumption in 2019 with the New Orleans Saints and was a first-team All-Pro as a returner in his rookie year. Baltimore also lost returner Devin Duvernay this offseason, so Harty would be a natural fit in the return game to replace him on special teams. With just 79 receptions (113 targets) for 943 yards and five touchdowns on offense in his five seasons in the NFL, Harty isn't really on the fantasy radar.
The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harty on Wednesday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Harty signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the team last offseason after spending four seasons with the New Orleans Saints. The release of Harty saves the organization $4.2 million on the cap. A product of Assumption University of Division II, Harty has hauled in 79 of his 113 targets for 943 yards and five touchdowns through the first 56 games of his career. In 2023, he caught just 15 passes for 150 yards and one score. However, he finished fifth among all players in average yards per punt return (12.42) and returned one for a touchdown. He will likely have a decent free-agent market as a return specialist.
Khalil Shakir, Deonte Harty To Compete For Slot Role
Buffalo Bills wide receivers Khalil Shakir and Deonte Harty will compete to be the starting slot receiver in a more traditional 11-personnel look this summer at training camp. However, whoever wins the job could concede a lot of snaps to first-round tight end Dalton Kincaid, who is expected to be lined up a lot as a receiver in his rookie year. Shakir, Harty and Trent Sherfield can also play outside in the Stefon Diggs role if needed, and Sherfield and rookie Justin Shorter can both fill in for Davis if he were to miss any time. There is opportunity for Shakir and Harty to carve out a nice role for themselves in this offense, but it's unlikely to be a prominent fantasy one if Kincaid is as heavily involved as everyone expects him to be.
Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty reached an agreement on a two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, according to a source. The speedy receiver from Assumption University finds a new home in Western New York. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harty is more of a special teams asset as a return man, as he totaled just 64 catches for 793 yards and four touchdowns in his four seasons with the Saints after he entered the league as an undrafted free agent. The 25-year-old played in only four games in 2022 in his final season in New Orleans due to a foot injury. Harty will only have fantasy value in the deepest of leagues that reward points for return yardage.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (toe) suffered a turf-toe injury in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Harty will get a second opinion, but if nothing changes, it's likely an injury that will keep him out for a few months. He played just four offensive snaps on Sunday and has played a total of 24 snaps in four games this season. The 24-year-old has caught both of his targets for 13 yards so far in 2022, but he'll remain well off the fantasy radar moving forward due to his injury. The Saints receiving corps is extremely beat up with Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both missing the Week 5 game, and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave (concussion) also left Sunday's game after suffering a concussion.
New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Deonte Harty continues to seek a new deal with the team, but it sounds like he will still report to this week's mandatory minicamp, according to a source. Harty will make $4 million in 2022 on the second-round tender. The 24-year-old has primarily been a special-teamer in his three seasons in the NFL, compiling 690 return yards and 199 punt-return yards for the Saints last season while catching a career-high 36 passes for 570 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. He'll only have value in the deepest of leagues that count return yardage, but he's been pushed further down the receiving depth chart with the additions of first-round rookie Chris Olave and veteran slot man Jarvis Landry.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris managed two receptions for 23 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the Panthers. The WR returned from a three-game suspension only to contribute very little in a game where he was a top option in the passing game. Harris could still see value as a flex next week if Tre'Quan Smith (chest) is unable to go. New Orleans lacks pass-catching options and the Falcons allow the fourth-most fantasy points to wideouts.
Deonte Harris - Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris is a flex option in Week 17. The WR was suspended for the previous three games and was placed on the COVID list this week but was able to get off Friday afternoon. Now, Harris will look to play a big role in an offense that is dealing with a lot of injuries at the moment. In his last game on December 2nd, the WR posted four receptions for 96 yards on eight targets and he has had some decent games this season. Even though the Panthers are stingy against fantasy wideouts, Harris should see more looks given the lack of pass-catching options available, thus making him a flex option in deeper leagues.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup against Miami. Joining him on the already lengthy list includes defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins, and cornerback KeiVarae Russell, all practice squad members. Although the quartet isn't expected to contribute much of anything for fantasy managers versus the Dolphins, the situation could become increasingly worse leading up to the matchup, especially if it impacts Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram II, or Marquez Callaway.
