The Cleveland Browns signed veteran free-agent defensive tackle Shelby Harris to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after he visited with the team on July 31. Harris is a solid veteran presence that should pair nicely with Dalvin Tomlinson on the interior of Cleveland's defensive line this year. The former seventh-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2014 out of Illinois State has played in 98 games (64 starts) for the Raiders, Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks in his eight seasons in the NFL. He's started every game he's appeared in over the last four years, but he's likely to compete with Jordan Elliott for the Browns. In 15 starts in 2022 for Seattle, Harris had 44 tackles (24 solo), two sacks, five tackles for loss, six QB hits and four passes defensed.
The Seattle Seahawks plan to release defensive lineman Shelby Harris, according to a source. The Seahawks have explored trade possibilities but have yet to find a taker for the nine-year veteran who played well in 2022. Harris was part of last year's Russell Wilson deal and is set to make $9 million in 2023. After being acquired from the Denver Broncos, Harris had 44 tackles (24 solo), two sacks, five tackles for loss, six QB hits and four passes defensed in 15 starts in his first season in Seattle. The 31-year-old former seventh-round pick in 2014 by the Las Vegas Raiders has 261 tackles (151 solo), 24.5 sacks, 40 tackles for loss, 52 QB hits, one interception, 29 passes defensed and three forced fumbles in eight NFL seasons, so he could attract some interest on the trade market.
The Seattle Seahawks restructured former Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris' contract on Wednesday to create $3.260 million in salary cap space for this season, according to a source. Harris came over to Seattle in the trade that sent quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos this offseason. The 30-year-old pass-rusher tied his career-high of six sacks in 2021 and will be a key addition for the Seahawks defensive line moving forward. In his five seasons with Denver, Harris had 21.5 sacks, 117 solo tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 44 QB hits, one interception, 25 passes defensed and three forced fumbles in 75 games (49 starts).
Broncos Sign Shelby Harris, Decline Option On Kareem Jackson
The Denver Broncos re-signed defensive tackle Shelby Harris to a three-year deal worth $27 million on Monday. The team also declined the option on defensive back Kareem Jackson, making him a free agent. Harris has carved out a big role in Denver's defense, especially the last two years since head coach Vic Fangio's arrival. He has become the team's most consistent presence up front and was tied for the league lead in 2020 with seven passes knocked down. The 29-year-old missed four games with COVID-19 and was put on the Injured Reserve with a knee injury before the season finale. Jackson had a $1.5 million option guarantee on his $10 million salary for 2021. The move frees up $7.118 million in salary cap space. The 32-year-old spent the last two seasons in Denver and had 89 tackles, an interception, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries in 16 starts in 2020.
The Denver Broncos activated defensive end Shelby Harris from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and placed cornerback Bryce Callahan (foot) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Callahan will be out at least three weeks. Denver claimed safety Will Parks, who was drafted by Denver in 2016, so he's an option to take over for Callaway in the slot. Harris is recovered from COVID-19, but he could be held out in Week 13 against the Chiefs to allow him to get back up to full speed. The Broncos inexperienced and young secondary is unlikely to slow down Patrick Mahomes and his bevvy of weapons this Sunday, so fantasy managers should be looking to avoid the Broncos Defense. In their first meeting in Week 7, the Broncos allowed 40-plus points.
The Denver Broncos placed defensive lineman Shelby Harris on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. The Broncos have had a mini COVID-19 outbreak this week, but their Week 9 game against the Falcons remains on schedule for this Sunday. But the Denver D will be without Harris against Atlanta this weekend. The 29-year-old has 23 tackles (15 solo), four tackles for loss, eight QB hits, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and 2.5 sacks so far in seven starts for the Broncos defensive line. Against an offense with plenty of weapons on the road, consider the Broncos Defense to be a low-upside streaming option in 14-team leagues.
The Denver Broncos re-signed defensive lineman Shelby Harris to a one-year deal that includes $2.5 million in guarantees on Saturday, according to a source. Harris can make up to $3.25 million with incentives. Denver's D-line should be pretty imposing in 2020 with Bradley Chubb, Von Miller, Jurrell Casey and Harris all in the fold. The 28-year-old former seventh-round pick of the Raiders in 2014 had a career-high six sacks in 2019, including 49 tackles (28 solo), eight tackles for loss, six QB hits, nine passes defensed and one forced fumble in all 16 games. He was a nuisance on the interior against opposing signal-callers, mainly deflecting passes at the line of scrimmage.
