Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Tue 12/31/19 12:47 PM

Harris did not catch his only target in Sunday's 33-23 loss to the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Harris was once again the playing-time leader (36 snaps) among Cleveland's tight ends. The six-year veteran caught 15 passes for 149 yards and three touchdowns while playing a career-high snap count in 2019. The elevated snap count was largely due to David Njoku's wrist injury, as well as Njoku's subsequent residence in coach Freddie Kitchens' doghouse. Harris has one year remaining on the two-year deal he signed in March 2019, but his playing time next season will depend on the whims of a new head coach. Kitchens was deposed following the season-ending loss to Cincinnati, and presumably Njoku, the Browns' first-round draft pick in 2017, will be given a clean slate.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Mon 12/23/19 3:10 PM

Harris caught one of three targets for one yard and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-15 loss to the Ravens in Week 16.
EDGE Analysis
The Browns made David Njoku inactive for the second straight week, leaving Harris and others to pick up the slack at tight end. Harris led the position group with 36 snaps while catching his third touchdown of the season. Whenever Njoku has been inactive, it's usually Harris leading the way in terms of playing time. Stephen Carlson (one catch, one target, seven yards) and Ricky Seals-Jones (two targets, one catch, 23 yards) each played 19 snaps.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Sun 12/22/19 11:44 AM

Harris will draw the start at tight end Week 16 against Cincinnati after David Njoku was announced as a healthy scratch for the contest.
EDGE Analysis
Harris found himself in a similar situation in a friendly matchup last week against Arizona, where he logged 42 snaps but ended up with just one reception on two targets. In contrast, Ricky Seals-Jones caught two touchdown passes in less than half his snap total. While Harris is the starter on paper, it seems to be more due to his blocking prowess.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Mon 12/16/19 7:30 AM

Harris caught one of two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to Arizona in Week 15.
EDGE Analysis
Harris, who was inactive Week 14 due to a shoulder injury, was healthy enough to play Sunday, which gave head coach Freddie Kitchens the clearance to make David Njoku a healthy scratch. The coach clearly wasn't pleased with Njoku's performance against the Bengals last week when he failed to secure a pass that ended up being an interception. With Njoku out of the way, Harris led Cleveland's tight ends in snaps (42, 60 percent), but it was Ricky Seals-Jones (two TDs) who benefited the most.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Sun 12/15/19 2:56 PM

Harris is expected to start at tight end for the Browns on Sunday against the Cardinals, with David Njoku inactive.
EDGE Analysis
With Njoku scratched from the lineup Sunday, Harris will step back in as a starter in Week 15. He's topped out at three catches and 33 receiving yards to date, but the tight end does as least represent a last-minute plug option in for anyone scrambling to replace Njoku.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Sun 12/8/19 11:40 AM

Harris (shoulder) is inactive Week 14 against the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
It would have been an attractive matchup for Harris against Cincinnati, but he'll ultimately take a seat after working in practice as a limited participant all week. Harris will effectively give way to David Njoku, who was activated off IR Saturday and will draw the start in the divisional matchup.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Fri 12/6/19 12:49 PM

Harris (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris' practice reps were capped throughout the week on account of the shoulder issue, so the Browns will presumably check back on his condition early Sunday before determining whether he's fit to suit up. Even if Harris gets the green light to play, he won't necessarily be in store to lead the Cleveland tight ends in snaps, as the Browns appear prepared to bring back top option David Njoku (wrist) from injured reserve prior to the contest.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Wed 12/4/19 4:20 PM

Harris was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris appears to have picked up a shoulder issue during Week 13's loss to the Steelers, during which he caught one of four targets for 23 yards. The Wisconsin-Milwaukee product has served as the leading target in Cleveland's tight end corps in recent weeks, but he could soon be relegated to a depth role with David Njoku (wrist) nearing a return, according to Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Mon 12/2/19 8:13 AM

Harris caught one of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 13.
EDGE Analysis
Harris was once against the leading target among Cleveland tight ends while also leading the position group with 43 snaps. Two of his targets were inside the red zone, and he had his hands on one of those balls but lost the handle when hitting the ground. David Njoku (wrist) has practiced the last two weeks and could return for Week 14 against Cincinnati. Whenever Njoku returns, he is expected to become the leading option among the position group.

Demetrius Harris
TE FA
Mon 11/25/19 7:05 AM

Harris caught both his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
The Browns' offense was cooking, rolling up 327 receiving yards, but most of that went to wide receivers and running backs. Tight ends were targeted just four times, as quarterback Baker Mayfield was finally on the same page with wideouts Jarvis Landry (148 yards, two TDs) and Odell Beckham (84 yards, one TD). If David Njoku (wrist) returns in Week 13 against the Steelers, expect Harris, Ricky Seals-Jones (one target, zero catches) and Stephen Carlson (one target, one catch) to be further marginalized in the passing game.