Harris logged two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati. It took seven regular-season games, but Harris finally go this first sack of the year Sunday, as he took down Joe Burrow for a five-yard loss late in the first quarter that caused the Bengals to turn the ball over on downs. Harris' 28 defensive snaps were his lowest since Week 2 against the Jaguars, and he could see sub-30 snaps on defense moving forward after rookie second-rounder Michael Hall returned from a five-game suspension in Week 6.
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ACTIVELatest Shelby Harris news
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
8/11/1991 (33)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 288 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 7; Pk (LV)
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Position
DT
College
Illinois State
Experience
10 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Seattle Seahawks
2022-2023
(1 season)
Denver Broncos
2017-2022
(5 seasons)
New York Jets
2016-2017
(1 season)
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TOT 2.5SACK 0.3SOLO 1.4AST 1.1INT 0.0TFL 0.2
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Full season projectionsTOT 42.5SACK 1.8SOLO 25.5AST 17.0
Harris logged two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati. It took seven regular-season games, but Harris finally go this first sack of the year Sunday, as he took down Joe Burrow for a five-yard loss late in the first quarter that caused the Bengals to turn the ball over on downs. Harris' 28 defensive snaps were his lowest since Week 2 against the Jaguars, and he could see sub-30 snaps on defense moving forward after rookie second-rounder Michael Hall returned from a five-game suspension in Week 6.
Harris (undisclosed) participated in practice Monday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports. Harris missed nearly two weeks of practice due to an unspecified injury, but he appears to be over the ailment. The 2014 seventh-round pick played in all 17 regular-season games in 2023, finishing with 28 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks, five passes defended and one forced fumble. Harris signed a two-year, $9 million contract extension with the Browns in March and will form a starting defensive front alongside Myles Garrett, Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and Za'Darius Smith (knee).
Harris (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Harris missed Wednesday's session as well, due to the unknown cause. The veteran figures to play a prominent role in the interior of Cleveland's defensive line in 2024, so the Browns could just be opting for caution with the 32-year-old.
Harris is slated to re-sign with the Browns on a two-year, $9 million contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Harris joined the Browns last March on a one-year deal and was able to earn a two-year contract this time around. The 32-year-old operated as a rotational piece on the interior of Cleveland's defensive line last season and should hold a similar role in 2024.