Harris agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Commanders on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Harris recorded 74 total tackles and one interception this past season with the Saints. Entering his seventh year in the league, the veteran will join one of the youngest secondary units, presumably replacing Jeremy Chinn, who signed with the Raiders this offseason, in a similar defensive role.
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Birthdate
12/19/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 206 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 3; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
Suwanee, GA, USA
Position
CB
College
Boston College
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2024-2025
(1 season)
Detroit Lions
2019-2024
(5 seasons)
Harris agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Commanders on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Harris recorded 74 total tackles and one interception this past season with the Saints. Entering his seventh year in the league, the veteran will join one of the youngest secondary units, presumably replacing Jeremy Chinn, who signed with the Raiders this offseason, in a similar defensive role.
Harris recorded 74 tackles (54 solo), five pass breakups and one interception across 13 regular-season appearances for the Saints in 2024. Harris posted solid numbers during his first campaign with the Saints. The 30-year-old spent his first five seasons in Detroit before inking a one-year, $1.29 million contract with New Orleans last offseason. The Saints got a solid return on their investment with the veteran, who finished fourth on the team in tackles despite missing four games on IR with a hamstring injury. Harris is currently slated to become an unrestricted free agent again this offseason, and the Saints would have a sizable hole to fill if he does not return for the 2025 campaign.
Harris recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus the Raiders. Harris played all 74 of New Orleans' defensive snaps in Week 17, and he managed to collect at least eight tackles for his third straight game. He'll be trying to extend that streak in Week 18 when the Saints travel to take on Tampa Bay.
Harris recorded nine tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 20-19 loss versus the Commanders. Harris has now tallied six-plus tackles in four of New Orleans' last five games, but Sunday's was his best game of the season so far in that category. He'll be looking to stay hot when the Saints travel to take on Green Bay in Week 16.
Harris finished Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants with six tackles (five solo) and one pass defense. Harris has played in every single defensive snap in the four games since returning from injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Over that span, he has logged 25 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defense. Harris and the Saints' secondary weren't tested that much by Drew Lock on Sunday, but they'll have their work cut out for them in Week 15 against Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Harris recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 21-14 loss versus the Rams. Harris was on the field for all 55 of New Orleans' defensive snaps in Week 13, and he gathered six-plus tackles for his third time this season. Overall though, he hasn't generated enough tackle production to warrant IDP consideration for the fantasy playoffs in most formats.
Harris (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against Atlanta. Harris was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing four games due to a hamstring issue. He'll return to the field Sunday and will likely play a major role in the Saints' secondary after playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps over the first four weeks of the campaign.
The Saints activated Harris (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Harris finished the week off strong with consecutive full practices, and his activation off IR indicates he should suit up Sunday against the Falcons. Harris has missed the Saints' last four regular-season games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Chiefs. In the four games prior to the injury, he logged 14 tackles (11 solo) and three pass defenses (including one interception).
Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. The Boston College product logged a LP/FP/FP practice schedule this week, so it appears he is trending toward playing Sunday. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football also reports that he expects Harris to return in Week 10 after missing the Saints' last four games with a hamstring issue. However, Harris must still be activated to the Saints' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If he's not activated, expect Jordan Howden to serve as New Orleans' top strong safety.