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Browns are re-signing DT Shelby Harris, per Shelby Harris

According to Shelby Harris, the Browns are bringing back Shelby Harris

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly keeping around another one of their own as defensive tackle Shelby Harris will be back in Northeast Ohio in 2024.

The source? Harris himself.

The veteran defensive tackle took to social media to say, “We back baby signing back to Cleveland!!!” Harris joins his fellow defensive tackle Maurice Hurst and defensive end Za’Darius Smith to rebuild the defensive trenches off the coast of Lake Erie.

Starting seven games a year ago while appearing in all 17, Harris racked up a sack and a half, six tackles for loss, knocked down five passes at the line of scrimmage, 18 stop tackles, and 22 pressures.

Even with bringing Harris and Hurst back, do not discount the Browns taking one more swing at a potential starting defensive tackle before we are all said and done. All in all, the Browns opting to run it back with one of the best defensive front in the league seems like a wise idea.

Available free agent defensive linemen for the Broncos in 2024

The list of free agent defensive linemen available to the Broncos includes Shelby Harris and Calais Campbell.

The Denver Broncos are expected to beef up their defensive line this offseason after struggling to stop the run in 2023.

The most notable interior defensive lineman set to hit free agency this year is Chris Jones, but the Kansas City Chiefs will do everything they can to keep him. Even if KC did let Jones slip away, the Broncos probably wouldn’t be able to afford him.

Below, Denver fans will recognize the names of two budget options in Shelby Harris and Calais Campbell. Harris, of course, played for the Broncos from 2017-2021, and the team hosted him on a free-agent visit last year. Campbell was born and raised in Denver and he nearly signed with the Broncos in 2017.

Check out the full list of notable free agent defensive linemen below.

5 DTs the Colts should target in free agency

Taking a look at some DT targets for Indy in free agency.

Free agency for the interior of the defensive line for the Indianapolis Colts all comes down to what Chris Ballard does with Grover Stewart.

They are set with DeForest Buckner at the three-tech spot for at least one more season but if Stewart isn’t re-signed, there is a glaring hole in that part of the roster.

Even if Stewart is brought back for the 2024 season, Ballard also has to consider depth beyond him because of how far the rush defense fell when Stewart was out of the lineup in the 2023 season because of his six-game suspension.

Here are five defensive tackles that the Colts should target as replacement options for Stewart if he walks and/or quality depth option to have in the rotation behind him:

Ranking 2024’s top 12 free-agent interior defensive linemen

Free agency’s top interior defensive linemen

The Carolina Panthers have themselves one of the very best defensive tackles in the game. In fact, they have the one who just set an single-season tackle record for the position.

But if they’re looking to add to their front, let’s keep you in the know about the very best free-agent interior defensive linemen.

5 pending free agents the Browns should re-sign

With a long list of free agents three stick out to keep and three to let walk

Can the Browns keep their defensive tackle room intact and re-sign the veteran rotational players, Shelby Harris and Maurice Hurst II?

Heading into the 2024 off-season the Browns have 26 players that are currently slated to become free agents. Some of the players set for free agency were major contributors for Cleveland this season while others were disappointments or role players that could re-sign on small deals for 2024.

The Browns rebuilt the defensive line last year including one-year deals for veterans and players who had talent but hadn’t consistently lived up to their potential. General manager Andrew Berry rebuilt the defense last year and making sure that the core is kept intact for 2024 should be one of his priorities.

The team also signed veteran players that they thought would contribute more this year but for some reason or another didn’t work out. While bringing in new talent is always a must in free agency making sure to keep talent can be just as important.

Here are five free agents that the Browns should prioritize re-signing this off-season.

Browns Injury Alert: DT Shelby Harris leaves game vs. Bengals with shin injury

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris exits game vs. Bengals with a shin injury

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris was injured during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Harris suffered a shin injury while he attempted to make a tackle.

Harris was able to walk off the field under his power, but he was clearly frustrated, throwing his helmet on the ground as he marched to the medical tent. He was able to walk to the locker room for future treatment ahead of halftime. He is questionable to return to the game.

The Browns rested the majority of their starters ahead of the game after the team clinched the fifth seed in the playoffs. The Browns wanted to avoid as much injury risk as possible ahead of their playoff run. Unfortunately, the Browns cannot escape their fate regarding Shelby Harris.

Harris is an integral piece in the Browns’ defensive tackle rotation. The Browns cannot afford to lose him ahead of the playoff run.

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Browns Studs and Duds: Who showed up and disappeared in loss vs. Rams?

A look at the five most impactful people in the Cleveland Browns loss to the Los Angeles Rams in week 13 of the NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns return to the city without a win from their two weeks out west, wrapping up the trip against the Los Angeles Rams. The team comes back injured and badly bruised. The injuries became insurmountable as they finished the remaining Browns’ stars: Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, and Amari Cooper. The team returns home to lick their wounds as they prepare for the Jaguars and a battle for wildcard positioning. Wide receiver Elijah Moore had his best game as a Brown, and guard Wyatt Teller continues to stack weeks.

The Browns were competitive against a well-coached Rams team for the first three quarters. The Browns stuck to their roots and showed an effective play-action passing attack off the backs of an inefficient run game. The Browns were unable to generate much offense outside of those staple concepts. 

Joe Flacco did an admirable job quarterbacking the Browns after signing with the team’s practice squad just weeks ago. However, the unfamiliarity between the quarterback and offense hamstrung the Browns in obvious passing situations. The Browns will need to spend the week deciding if they want to start Flacco or Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday. Flacco played well enough to beg the question as the Browns are desperate for any offense. 

In this week’s studs and duds, we look at five difference-makers in the loss against the Rams.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Ravens

Another overall solid day for the Browns defense

The defense of the Cleveland Browns was dealt a difficult hand with injuries to Denzel Ward and Juan Thornhill during the game but found a way to slow down the Baltimore Ravens. Two of the Ravens’ touchdowns were because of a muffed punt and a pick-six and outside of that overall they played well.

Special teamer Mike Ford was thrust into action as a corner in this game and held his own overall including an interception in the first half. It was just another day at the office for Myles Garrett who just continues to build his resume for Defensive Player of the Year. Another sack and a half for Garrett but the biggest play he made was on a third down when he chased down Lamar Jackson to force a punt in a one-score game.

Overall they had some slow moments at times where the Ravens just made some big plays but it was a good day overall. Here are the top 10 defensive performances from Sunday according to PFF.

Browns studs and duds: Top 5 players from win over Cardinals

The five best players from the Cleveland Browns victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

The Cleveland Browns shut down the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, dominating with a 27-0 victory. The team’s stars showed out in the shutout against the Cardinals, proving why they are among the very elite of the NFL.

Deshaun Watson looked extremely sharp in his return from the rotator cuff injury that made it nearly impossible for him to throw the ball, as demonstrated against the Colts a fortnight ago. On Sunday, Watson looked fully healthy and back to his normal self, seeking out contact. Wide receiver Amari Cooper jokingly told Watson, “Slide more” in their post-game press conference. The Browns’ defense once again regained their No. 1 ranking in most models after slipping against the Seahawks. It seemed like every defensive starter had a sack or tackle for loss as the Browns held the Cardinals to 58 yards in over 60 minutes.

Here are the five studs that advanced the Browns to victory. There are no duds in 27-point wins.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Cardinals

The defense absolutely dominated from start to finish Sunday

Anytime you can hold the opposing offense to less than a hundred net yards regardless of the opponent it is quite the accomplishment. The defense of the Cleveland Browns had the most dominant performance I can remember. Holding the Arizona Cardinals to less than two yards per play is as impressive as it comes. Turnovers from linebacker Sione Takitaki, defensive tackle Shelby Harris, and cornerback Denzel Ward certainly helped.

The defensive line didn’t allow rookie Clayton Tune to settle in at all as he was constantly under pressure all day long. Cleveland had 25 total quarterback pressures and sacked Tune seven times with defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson getting three himself.

The way the defensive line is playing makes the defensive backs’ jobs so much easier as they know they don’t have to hold the coverage all day. Denzel Ward is playing like a top-ten corner after a down year and Martin Emerson Jr continues to show he is the real deal in his second season.

Here are the top 10 defensive players from the shutout win according to PFF on Sunday.