Harris announced Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris, 34, was out of the league last season after spending 2022 in New Orleans. He spent the first nine years of his career with the Broncos, earning four Pro Bowl nominations and one first-team All-Pro selection. Harris played in 172 career games, making 145 starts, and recorded 22 interceptions, seven forced fumbles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and four touchdowns.

New Orleans signed Harris from its practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

The Saints had already used their three allowed standard elevations on Harris, and they saw it as necessary to sign him to the active roster for good so he could play Week 8. With Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) out and Paulson Adebo (knee) listed as questionable, Harris may once again be in line for a significant role against Davante Adams (illness) and the Raiders.

The Saints sent Harris back to their practice squad Friday.

EDGE Analysis

New Orleans elevated Harris to the active roster prior to Thursday's loss to Arizona, and he played 62 of 66 defensive snaps, finishing with six tackles and a forced fumble. Marshon Lattimore (abdomen), Paulson Adebo (knee) and Bradley Roby (ankle) are all dealing with injuries, so Harris may be needed again next Sunday when the Saints take on Las Vegas.

The Saints elevated Harris from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Harris will suit up for his third consecutive game with New Orleans, as he logged eight tackles and a pass defended over 56 defensive snaps in last week's loss to Cincinnati. The 33-year-old stepped in at strong safety in the Saints' banged-up secondary against the Bengals, as Marcus Maye slid over to a nickel role with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) sidelined. Harris should see a similarly prominent role with Lattimore out and Paulson Adebo (knee) questionable heading into Thursday's tilt against Arizona.

Harris reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Harris played a prominent role in New Orleans' banged-up secondary after being elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row Sunday, recording eight tackles over 56 defensive snaps. The 33-year-old started at safety alongside Tyrann Mathieu, as Marcus Maye moved to nickel back with starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) sidelined against the Bengals. The Saints will likely exercise Harris' final practice-squad elevation if Lattimore remains sidelined for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

The Saints elevated Harris from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slot corner will be up with the Saints for the second week in a row after playing five snaps on defense in last Sunday's win over Seattle. With top corner Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) set to miss his first game of the season Week 6 and with fellow starter Paulson Adebo (knee) listed as questionable, Harris could be pressed into a more extended role against the Bengals.

New Orleans signed Harris to its practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not immediately clear why the Saints saw fit to bring Harris aboard, seeing as Bradley Roby, Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo are all healthy at corner for them. The former All-Pro could still have some quality slot reps left in the tank if he's elevated though.

Harris was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Harris benefitted from the new rules outlined by the NFL and NFL Players Association earlier this week which now allow unvaccinated players to return in five days provided they were in isolation and are asymptomatic. The veteran cornerback has hardly been a playmaker during his tenure with the Chargers, but he's stabilized the slot cornerback position and has provided a wealth of leadership among a young core group of secondary players.

Harris (illness), who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 Monday, will be eligible to play Sunday against the Broncos if he's asymptomatic or showing improvement in his recovery from the virus at the conclusion of a five-day quarantine, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

As an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus, Harris was expected to face a 10-day quarantine, but that timeline was cut in half Tuesday, when the NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement to set isolation time at five days for all players who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. Though Harris looks like he'll still remain away from the Chargers through at least Friday, he should be ready to go Sunday so long as his symptoms have resolved while he's in isolation. The veteran slot corner has recorded 33 tackles and an interception in 12 games for the Chargers this season.

Harris (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and won't play Sunday against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given he was ruled out straightaway for Week 17, the news implies Harris is unvaccinated and tested positive for the virus, which requires a 10-day quarantine. Nasir Adderley (illness) is also out as the Chargers have six members of their secondary on the COVID list.