The Carolina Panthers are adding a former Denver Broncos defensive lineman ahead of their trip to the Mile High City in Week 8.
The Panthers signed defensive lineman Jonathan Harris off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Carolina also added Cam Gill off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad.
Harris (6-5, 295 pounds) played for the Broncos from 2019-2023. He is familiar with the Panthers’ scheme after having played under Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who held that role in Denver in 2022.
Harris, 28, had the best season of his career last fall, dressing for all 17 games while earning five starts. He totaled 43 tackles (including four behind the line), four quarterback hits and one sack with the Broncos in 2023.
Denver opted not to re-sign Harris when he hit free agency this spring and the defensive lineman landed in Miami. He will now join the Panthers just in time to face his old team.
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