When did Shelby Harris sign with the Giants?

Harris signed with the Giants on April 30, 2026, as part of the team's offseason overhaul of its defensive tackle group.

What position does Shelby Harris play for the Giants?

Harris plays defensive tackle in the Giants' base 3-4 defensive scheme.

How many career sacks does Shelby Harris have?

Harris has 28.5 career sacks across 12 NFL seasons, an unusually high total for an interior defensive lineman.

What teams did Shelby Harris play for before joining the Giants?

Harris played for the Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns before signing with the Giants in 2026.

Where was Shelby Harris drafted?

Harris was a seventh-round pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Illinois State.

Why did the Giants sign Shelby Harris?

The Giants signed Harris to reinforce the interior defensive line after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati in the offseason.

Shelby Harris

Defensive end · 12th season

Updated 12 hours ago

Height: 6-2
Weight: 288
Age: 35
College: Illinois State; Wisconsin
Drafted: 2014 · R7 P235
Exp: 12

Overview

Shelby Harris signed with the Giants on April 30, 2026, as part of the team's overhaul of its interior defensive line after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati. Oakland drafted Harris in the seventh round out of Illinois State in 2014, and he also played for Denver, Seattle and Cleveland before joining New York.

Across 146 career games with 89 starts, Harris has recorded 358 tackles, 28.5 sacks, 58 tackles for loss, 65 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles and one interception. His 40 career passes defensed rank second among defensive tackles since 2014.

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 288 pounds, Harris is the Giants' primary defensive tackle in their base 3-4 front, working alongside nose tackle D.J. Reader and end Chauncey Golston. He played in the Giants' 28-20 Week 1 win over Dallas.

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Frequently asked

When did Shelby Harris sign with the Giants?: Harris signed with the Giants on April 30, 2026, as part of the team's offseason overhaul of its defensive tackle group.
What position does Shelby Harris play for the Giants?: Harris plays defensive tackle in the Giants' base 3-4 defensive scheme.
How many career sacks does Shelby Harris have?: Harris has 28.5 career sacks across 12 NFL seasons, an unusually high total for an interior defensive lineman.
What teams did Shelby Harris play for before joining the Giants?: Harris played for the Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns before signing with the Giants in 2026.
Where was Shelby Harris drafted?: Harris was a seventh-round pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Illinois State.
Why did the Giants sign Shelby Harris?: The Giants signed Harris to reinforce the interior defensive line after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati in the offseason.

Also at defensive end:Chauncey Golston