Demone Harris Explained

Demone Harris
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:91
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:30 December 1995
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:272
High School:Bishop Timon – St. Jude
College:Buffalo
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:HarrDe06

Demone Harris (born December 30, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). Harris played college football at Buffalo.

Early years and college career

Harris attended Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School in Buffalo where he focused on basketball and did not play football until his junior year.[1] Harris attended the University at Buffalo where he walked on to the football team and redshirted as a freshman.[2] As a redshirt junior in 2017, he was nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy and named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team.[3]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Harris was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[4] He was waived on September 1 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5] [6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 10[7] and made his NFL debut on October 14, playing four special teams snaps against the Atlanta Falcons. He was waived on November 16 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on December 31, 2018.[9]

On October 5, 2019, Harris was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad.[10] He was released on October 15.[11]

Baltimore Ravens

On October 22, 2019, Harris was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad following an injury to Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee.[12]

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 21, 2019, Harris was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Ravens practice squad.[13] Harris played his first game for the Chiefs on December 8 at Gillette Stadium and recorded his first career tackle in the same game against Rex Burkhead of the New England Patriots.[14] [15] On February 2, 2020, Harris and the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV 31–20 against the San Francisco 49ers.[16] He was waived by the Chiefs on November 10,[17] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[18] Harris appeared in one game in the 2020 season, recording three tackles of Melvin Gordon in a blowout win over the Denver Broncos on October 25, 2020.[19] [20]

On February 9, 2021, Harris re-signed with the Chiefs.[21] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[22] He was signed to the practice squad the following day.[23] He was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster via standard elevation on October 9, 2021.[24] As part of standard elevation rules, he automatically reverted back to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again the following week also via standard elevation on October 16, 2021.[25] He was released on October 25, 2021.

Houston Texans

On November 10, 2021, Harris was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[26] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 11, 2022.[27]

On August 30, 2022, Harris was waived by the Texans and signed to the practice squad the next day.[28] [29] He was promoted to the active roster on September 10, 2022.[30] He was waived on November 2 and re-signed to the practice squad.[31] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 11, 2023.[32]

On August 2, 2023, Harris was released by the Texans, and announced his retirement from the NFL.[33]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 15, 2023, Harris came out of retirement to sign with the Atlanta Falcons.[34] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[35] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 18, 2023.[36] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 10, 2024.[37]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Cichon . Steve . October 16, 2018 . #PrideInThePaw alive in the NFL trenches with Harris '13 . . October 24, 2019 . October 24, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191024020230/http://www.bishoptimon.com/About-Us/Latest-News/prideinthepaw-alive-in-the-nfl-trenches-with-harris-13 . dead .
  2. News: Lenzi . Rachel . August 12, 2019 . Former UB linebacker Demone Harris aims to make Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster . en-us . . October 24, 2019.
  3. News: November 29, 2017 . Five University at Buffalo football players earn All-MAC honors . en-us . . October 24, 2019.
  4. Web site: April 30, 2018 . Bucs Add 14 Undrafted Free Agents . September 2, 2018 . Buccaneers.com.
  5. Web site: Smith . Scott . September 1, 2018 . Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53 . November 17, 2018 . Buccaneers.com.
  6. Web site: Smith . Scott . September 2, 2018 . Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad . November 17, 2018 . Buccaneers.com.
  7. Web site: Smith . Scott . October 10, 2018 . DE Demone Harris Promoted to Active Roster . November 17, 2018 . Buccaneers.com.
  8. Web site: Smith . Scott . November 16, 2018 . Bucs Promote Godwin Igwebuike . March 21, 2021 . Buccaneers.com . May 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210515054537/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-promote-godwin-igwebuike . dead .
  9. Web site: Smith . Scott . December 31, 2018 . Bucs Sign Eight to Reserve/Futures Contracts . March 21, 2021 . Buccaneers.com.
  10. Web site: Smith . Scott . October 5, 2019 . Bucs Activate Ryan Smith . March 21, 2021 . Buccaneers.com.
  11. Web site: Smith . Scott . October 15, 2019 . Bucs Fill Practice Squad Openings with Three Offensive Players . March 21, 2021 . Buccaneers.com.
  12. News: October 22, 2019 . Former Timon and UB linebacker Demone Harris signs with Ravens . en-us . . October 24, 2019.
  13. Web site: Conner . Matt . November 22, 2019 . Kansas City Chiefs sign Demone Harris, release Joey Ivie . March 21, 2021 . Arrowhead Addict . Fansided.
  14. Web site: Demone Harris Career Game Log . December 30, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . . en.
  15. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots – December 8th, 2019 . December 30, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . . en.
  16. Web site: Shook . Nick . February 2, 2020 . Chiefs rally once again to defeat 49ers, win SB LIV . March 21, 2021 . NFL.com . en-US.
  17. Web site: Goldman . Charles . November 10, 2020 . Chiefs make several transactions on Tuesday . December 16, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  18. Web site: Goldman . Charles . November 12, 2020 . Chiefs sign DE Demone Harris to practice squad . December 17, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  19. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020 . February 8, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . . en.
  20. Web site: Demone Harris 2020 Game Log . February 8, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . . en.
  21. Web site: Thompson . Jaylon . February 9, 2021 . Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts . February 10, 2021 . 247Sports . en-US.
  22. Web site: Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players . Chiefs.com. August 31, 2021.
  23. Web site: Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 2, 2021.
  24. Web site: Chiefs announce several roster moves on Saturday . USAToday.com. October 9, 2021 .
  25. Web site: Chiefs announce lone roster move on Saturday . USAToday.com. October 16, 2021 .
  26. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-10-2021). HoustonTexans.com. November 10, 2021.
  27. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (1-11-2022). HoustonTexans.com. January 11, 2022.
  28. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2022). HoustonTexans.com. August 30, 2022.
  29. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2022). HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2022.
  30. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (9-10-2022). HoustonTexans.com. September 10, 2022.
  31. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-2-2022). HoustonTexans.com. November 2, 2022.
  32. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (1-11-2023). HoustonTexans.com. January 11, 2023.
  33. Web site: Texans release DE Demone Harris, who reportedly is retiring. Williams, Charean. NBC Sports. August 2, 2023.
  34. Web site: Williams, Charean . August 15, 2023 . Falcons sign DL Demone Harris . August 15, 2023 . NBC Sports . en-US.
  35. Web site: Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 29, 2023.
  36. Web site: Bouda . Nate . September 18, 2023 . NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18 . September 18, 2023 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
  37. Web site: Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. Terrin. Waack.