The Lions have re-signed edge rusher Charles Harris (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). The contract, which can be finalized at 4pm ET/3pm CT tomorrow, will be a two-year deal worth $14MM.
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Harris was the 22nd overall draft pick in 2017. He didn’t pan out initially for the Dolphins and was later traded to the Falcons for a seventh-round pick. He had the (then) highest sack total of his career in Atlanta, registering three in 13 games while playing just under 27% of the defensive snaps.
In 2021, he took things up another notch with 7.5 sacks and 65 tackles for the Lions. Harris turned in a full 17-game slate with 14 starts, allowing him to earn the largest contract of his young career.
On the opposite side of the ball, the Lions have snagged wide receiver DJ Chark on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $12MM. Chark’s best year came in 2019, when he tallied 73 catches for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl nod. Injuries have hampered him ever since, but the deal could pay serious dividends for Detroit.
Okwara brothers, Hutchinson/thibs and Harris is a solid edge rotation
Holmes putting in work to keep the pieces needed. Like this signing as well. Harris deserved the 2nd year.
I think if Hutchinson is gone, they need to trade down go for Travon Walker. The OT will be in demand!