Harmon signed with the Raiders on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Harmon spent the 2021 season with Atlanta, and he topped 1,000 defensive snaps for the second consecutive campaign. He's been effective at creating turnovers throughout his career, as he's posted 21 interceptions since entering the league in 2013. Harmon currently projects to play behind Johnathan Abram (shoulder) at strong safety, though his exact role should become more clear throughout training camp.

Harmon recorded two total tackles (two solo) while also intercepting one pass in the 21-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Harmon intercepted his first pass of the season as he picked off Trevor Lawrence in the second quarter of Sunday's contest, recording his first interception since Week 5 of last season. Harmon and the Falcons defense get a much tougher matchup next Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Harmon signed a contract with the Falcons on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he spent seven seasons with the Patriots, Harmon's 2020 campaign in Detroit was his first as a full-time starter, tallying 73 tackles and two interceptions over 16 games. The 30-year-old will aim to have another starting safety gig in Atlanta for the 2021 season.

Harmon racked up 73 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions over 16 games in 2020.

EDGE Analysis

Harmon again made it through a full 16 games for the seventh straight season, but this year was his first as a full-time starter, with him seeing at least 92 percent of the defensive snaps in every game. While the ex-Patriots only reached at least six tackles twice -- compared to five times for teammate Tracy Walker over just 10 fully healthy games -- Harmon's consistent presence was invaluable for a Lions defense that was ravaged by injuries and went on to record franchise-worst marks in points (519) and yards allowed (6,978). As such, the one-year deal Harmon signed last offseason proved to be a nice gamble for the soon-to-be 30-year-old safety, who should have a decent reception when free agency opens this spring.

Harmon said Friday that he hopes to play over 90 percent of defensive snaps in Detroit, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harmon spent the first seven years of his career serving as a rotational safety in New England, serving as the team's No. 3 option in recent seasons. The 29-year-old will now reunite with coach Matt Patricia in Detroit, where he stands to spend the summer competing for a starting safety gig opposite Tracy Walker. It remains likely, of course, that the Lions will bring in additional competition as the offseason continues.

The Patriots traded Harmon to the Lions on Wednesday in a deal that also involves a swap of late-round picks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Ben Volin of The Boston Globe, the move clears up about $3.5 million in cap space for the Patriots, while simultaneously bolstering the Lions' depth at safety. Harmon, who New England selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, recorded 22 tackles and two picks during the 2019 season.

Harmon had two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Thursday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old picked off rookie QB Daniel Jones during the second quarter and had a 27-yard return to set up the offense. Harmon played all but five defensive snaps as starting safety Patrick Chung was lifted during the first half with a chest injury.

Harmon recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Harmon's eight tackles were more than his total from the first two weeks combined. He saw an uptick in snaps with Patrick Chung (concussion) held out will likely see a similar role in Week 4 against Miami if Chung is again held out.

Harmon recently was denied entry into Costa Rica for trying to bring marijuana into the country, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harmon was detained by Costa Rican authorities and then sent back to the United States. The Patriots have acknowledged they're aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering more information. The 27-year-old safety only has 15 starts and 115 tackles in 79 career regular-season games, but he's shown a nose for the ball by picking off 11 passes, including a career-high four last season. It won't come as any surprise if this incident leads to a suspension.

Harmon had one solo tackle, one pass breakup and one interception against the Dolphins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Even as a backup free safety, Harmon has posted an interception in back-to-back games. He has just 19 tackles (13 solo) on the season, though, leaving him as a low-level IDP threat.