MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 17: Shelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack and forced fumble on Kirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings with teammate Derek Wolfe (95) during the second quarter on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Report: Broncos re-signing Shelby Harris to 1-year deal

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The Denver Broncos are set to re-sign defensive lineman Shelby Harris to a one-year contract worth up to $3.5 million, a source told Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.

The free agent reportedly also received $2.5 million guaranteed.

Harris racked up career highs in sacks (six) and total tackles (49) last year in his third season with the Broncos (fifth overall). The 28-year-old also started 16 games for the first time in his career.

It's a surprisingly modest deal for Harris, who was projected by Spotrac to earn an annual salary of $12.3 million on the open market.

The veteran returns to a defensive line bolstered by Pro Bowler Jurrell Casey, who was acquired by the Broncos from the Tennessee Titans for a seventh-round pick last week.

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