The Cleveland Browns are reportedly close to agreeing to a contract with defensive lineman Shelby Harris. With this upcoming arrangement, Harris will sign a contract with a maximum value of $5.25 million, as per Jordan Schultz.

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Shelby Harris, a professional American football player who specializes in the defensive end position, was born on August 11, 1991. He currently enjoys the distinction of being a free agent. At Illinois State, Harris played his college football, and the Oakland Raiders selected him in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft, ushering him into the league.

Harris originally started his NCAA football career at the University of Wisconsin with the goal of playing for the Badgers. His noteworthy accomplishments were quickly acknowledged, and in 2010 he was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s all-newcomer team.

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Harris, who is now 31 years old, was initially chosen by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Over the course of two years, he spent time both on and off their practice squad. He then rejoined with the Raiders via an exclusive rights agreement that lasted one year.

Harris was cut off the Raiders’ roster after the 2016 NFL Draft. Later, during the 2017 season, he had brief stays with the Jets and the Cowboys. Denver then welcomed Harris back and gave him a one-year deal with a $3.25 million cap hit in 2020. Then, in 2021, there was a noteworthy $27 million three-year extension.

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Notably, Harris was part of the Russell Wilson trade that saw him traded to the Seahawks in 2022. His time in Seattle was brief, though, as he was let go in March of that year.

Harris took part in 15 games for the Seahawks during the 2022 season. 44 tackles, two sacks, and four pass defenses were among his accomplishments.