The Denver Broncos are re-signing defensive lineman Shelby Harris to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million, according to a report from The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.
Harris (6-2, 290 pounds) entered the league as a seventh-round pick out of Illinois State with the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders. He dressed for just eight games in two years with the Raiders before being cut in 2016.
After being released by Oakland, Harris went to training camp with the New York Jets but he failed to make their 53-man roster. He then spent part of the 2016 season on the Dallas’ Cowboys practice squad.
In 2017, Harris signed with the Broncos and his career turned around.
Harris had a breakout year in his first season in Denver, totaling 34 tackles and 5.5 sacks. At the time, both of those totals were career highs for him. Harris started all 16 games for the Broncos last season and recorded 49 tackles and six sacks. He also led all defensive linemen with 9 pass breakups.
Entering his sixth season, Harris will turn 29 years old in August.
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