The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Cleveland Browns defensive lineman, Shelby Harris.
Shelby Harris 2024 Contract Projection
Harris was a solid rotational piece, averaging 26 snaps per game for an elite Browns defense in 2023. While he only recorded 1.5 sacks, he added 28 pressures while recording a pass rush win rate of over 11%.
He will be 34 when the 2024 season starts and is likely no longer a starter, but he can still contribute quality snaps in short bursts. And Harris isn’t just a pass rush specialist who can only check in on long and late downs: He’s a quality run defender who can sub in for an entire series.
Harris has reduced his snap count two years in a row, so it is reasonable to see this as a trend and his next contract will likely reflect that.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: None
- Projected Contract: 1 year, $3M, $3M APY, $1.75M GTD
- Year One Cap Hit: $3.0M
Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.
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