5 things to know about Bears new TE Demetrius Harris

From a Matt Nagy connection to basketball roots, get to know the Bears’ newest tight end Demetrius Harris.

5. Harris is one of the league’s best blocking tight ends

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Yes, Harris had more receiving yards than any Bears tight end did in 2019. But it’s Harris’ blocking skills that were some of the best in the NFL. Harris was the ninth-best blocking tight end in the league in 2019. Given that Harris is likely to serve as the “Y” tight end in Nagy’s offense, it certainly helps that blocking is one of his biggest strengths.