Broncos sign former Eagles safety Anthony Harris to the practice squad

Anthony Harris was looking for a chance to land on a 53-man roster, and the former Philadelphia Eagles safety is signing to the Denver Broncos practice squad with Justin Simmons out

Anthony Harris parted ways with the Eagles because he wanted an opportunity to join another team’s 53-man roster, and an injury in Denver could open things up.

Ryan O’Halloran of the Denver Post reports that Harris has signed to the Broncos practice squad after the team placed star safety Justin Simmons on injured reserve.

The All-Pro safety suffered a quad injury in the season-opening loss to the Seahawks.

The Broncos promoted cornerback Essang Bassey from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.

Harris totaled 72 tackles, three pass breakups, and one interception in 14 starts with Philadelphia last season but was among the final roster cuts after the Eagles traded for C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

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