Green Bay Packers: 3 Defensive Linemen to Target at Trade Deadline

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Nov 17, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) celebrates after forcing a fumble against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) (not pictured) in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports /

Shelby Harris – Denver Broncos

Shelby Harris has put together a very solid six-year NFL career up to this point, and he’s off to a fantastic start this season. Harris’ 11 run stops are the sixth most among all interior defensive linemen, while his 15 total quarterback pressures are the 17th most. And although Pro Football Focus’ grades are far from the be-all-end-all, they are a good measuring stick, and Harris’ overall grade of 82.7 is the 10th best at his position.

At 6’3″ – 300 pounds, Harris would be an immediate upgrade over Dean Lowry, Tyler Lancaster, and Montravius Adams. Not to mention that the combination of him and Kenny Clark on the interior would turn what is currently a weakness into a formidable duo.

This is the final year of Harris’ current deal, and with a base salary of only $2 million that would be prorated since we are about halfway through the season, he has a contract that the Green Bay Packers could easily absorb even with their tight cap situation. On top of that, at 29 years old and in the final year of his deal, he isn’t going to command a high draft pick on the trade market.

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