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Placed on IR Harris (undisclosed) was placed on the Patriots' practice squad injured reserve list Monday.

Impact The Patriots made a series of moves to alter their practice squad Monday, and Harris will now be sidelined for at least the next four games. He has been active for three contests this season while participating exclusively on special teams.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Chiefs longshot now forcing Patriots into tough roster decision It's impressive to see linebacker Darius Harris still making his mark in the NFL.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Patriots Elevate LB Darius Harris and RB D'Ernest Johnson to the Active Roster The Patriots announced that they have elevated LB Darius Harris and RB D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Roster Analysis: Patriots Elevate RB D'Ernest Johnson and LB Darius Harris From Practice Squad for Sunday's Game vs. Bucs Johnson was elevated from the practice squad for the second consecutive week as depth at running back and a possible contributor on kick ret...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Darius Harris flies in for major TFL in the back field Dallas Cowboys linebacker Darius Harris flies in for major tackle for loss in the back field.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NFL.COM

Returns to Kansas City The Chiefs signed Harris to their active roster Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Harris reunites with the Chiefs after being signed off the Raiders' practice squad. He spent the previous three seasons with the Chiefs and recorded 43 tackles (23 solo), including 1.5 sacks, in 17 games for Kansas City in 2022 while contributing as a depth linebacker on defense and on special teams.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Visits with Vegas The Raiders hosted a visit with Harris on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Las Vegas waived Harris with an injury settlement in mid-August, but he's apparently back to full health given his visit with the team Friday. Prior to signing with the Raiders in the offseason, Harris had spent three campaigns with Kansas City, and he tallied a career-high 43 tackles (23 solo), including 1.5 sacks, over 17 contests last year.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially an URFA Kansas City didn't extend Harris a qualifying offer or tender as a restricted free agent Wednesday, so he's officially an unrestricted free agent, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City S...

Impact Harris appeared in all 17 of the Chiefs' regular-season contests in 2022 and totaled 43 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 278 defensive snaps. The undrafted linebacker out of Middle Tennessee proved capable of solid tackle production when given an expanded role, posting 29 stops during a four-game stretch (Weeks 3-6), but he played primarily on special teams the rest of the season.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs set to welcome back 2 key defensive players vs 49ers

While most NFL teams are getting banged up and losing players about this time of the year, the Kansas City Chiefs are about to welcome a whole bunch back

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Injuries mounting for Chiefs with Bills matchup on horizon

The banged-up Chiefs could be missing two more defensive starters and a key contributor in the secondary when they face the Bills on Sunday

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Double digits in tackles Harris logged 10 tackles (eight solo) and one sack during Week 5's 30-29 win over the Raiders.

Impact Harris notched his first NFL sack during the narrow Week 5 win over Vegas. The linebacker has really stepped up as the team's starting weakside linebacker as Willie Gay remains suspended until Week 7 against the Niners. The 26-year-old will look to continue the momentum in Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Harris' first NFL sack comes vs. Derek Carr Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris' first NFL sack comes vs. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM

Leads team in tackles Harris recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) in the team's 20-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Harris was called upon to step up with Willie Gay serving a four-game suspension. It was the second most snaps Harris has played in his three-year career, and his 13 stops topped his previous best of 10 combined tackles. He should continue to play a large role on the Chiefs' defense until at least Gay returns, including Sunday against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs roll with Harris in Indy as Gay begins suspension

After losing Willie Gay Jr. to a four-game suspension for an off-the-field situation earlier this year, the Chiefs are leaning on Darius Harris to fulfill his spot in the middle of...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Chiefs starting LB Willie Gay suspended 4 games by NFL

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay was suspended by the NFL for four games Monday for violating its personal conduct policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to practice squad Harris (illness) was reinstated to Kansas City's practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Harris will rejoin the Chiefs' practice squad. He tested positive for the virus on Dec. 21 but has subsequently tested out of COVID protocol.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return

The Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 playe...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on practice squad COVID list Harris (illness) was placed on the Chiefs' practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Harris tested positive for COVID, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. Harris has appeared in seven games for the Chiefs this season, only contributing on special teams. He'll try to get healthy so he can earn another look on the Chiefs' active roster before the season comes to a close.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Harris isn't on Kansas City's injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Impact Harris sustained a hand injury early in the preseason, but the issue won't impact his availability for the season opener Sunday. He appeared in just four games during the 2020 campaign and will serve as depth early in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with hand injury Harris (hand) left Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers in the first half and never returned.

Impact Harris appeared in four regular season games for the Chiefs last year, registering 14 tackles (11 solos). The 25-year-old played 50-plus snaps at linebacker in Week 16 and 17, but for the most part, he was relegated to special teams duties. It is unclear if Harris will miss Kansas City's second preseason game against the Cardinals on Aug. 20.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' new-look offensive line resumes training camp work

The Chiefs trotted out what amounted to three rookies to help protect their half-billion dollar investment at quarterback Saturday

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Lance throws long TD pass before 49ers lose to Chiefs 19-16

Trey Lance threw an 80-yard touchdown pass that led to loud cheers from San Francisco fans, but also showed some rookie traits during his preseason debut in the 49ers’ 19-16 loss t...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Mahomes impressed by new Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sees a potential new member of Kansas City’s Legion of Zoom in running back Jerick McKinnon

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs face Week 17 decisions with first-round bye secured

The Kansas City Chiefs have a delicious decision ahead of them this week: Do they play their starters in their regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, keeping them...

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, Broncos get Lindsay for matchup

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is active for Sunday night’s game against the AFC West-rival Denver Broncos after missing some practice time with an illness unrelated to COVID-1...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

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