AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
David Harris (52) of the New York Jets and Sheldon Richardson (91) tackle Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 31-14 win at MetLife Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New York Jets in a week 5 AFC showdown. Getting your player ready...
BOSTON — A person familiar with the situation says the have agreed to terms on a deal with former linebacker David Harris.
The new two-year pact could be worth as much as $6.75 million, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal has not yet been announced.
Harris, a 2007 second-round pick from Michigan who has spent all 10 of his NFL seasons in New York, was released earlier this month by the Jets in a series of offseason moves to cut high-priced veterans. He was the franchise’s second-leading tackler.
He now moves within the division to play for , who has lauded Harris’ play in the past. It also gives the Patriots some veteran depth to pair with Dont’a Hightower.
