Impact Harris appeared in two games with Indianapolis last season, and he had seven appearances with the team back in 2020. He now gets a chance to continue his development and operate in an emergency reserve role.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DEMICHAEL HARRIS
Inks to practice squad The Colts signed Harris to the practice squad Tuesday.
Staying with Indy Harris signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.
Impact Harris was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the first two games of the season and remained on the practice squad for the rest of the campaign. The 2020 UDFA out of Southern Mississippi caught 10 passes for 79 yards and had six carries for 46 yards as a rookie last year.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by Indy Harris was waived by the Colts on Tuesday, AJ Mast of HearaldBulletin.com reports.
Impact Harris suited up for seven games with Indy during his rookie campaign in 2020. He piled up 10 receptions for 79 yards in the process. He was again competing for a depth receiver role with the team. If he ends up clearing waivers, he would be a likely candidate to land on the Colts' practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting down Week 17 Harris (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Impact Harris didn't have any issues fielding a full practice workload throughout the week, but he's been passed up for a spot in the active lineup for the regular-season finale. Ashton Dulin and Dezmon Patmon get the bump ahead of Harris for Week 17, as Indianapolis prepares for a matchup against Jacksonville's No. 27 pass defense.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ineffective in Sunday's win Harris rushed once for a loss of three yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.
Impact Head coach Frank Reich occasionally scripts a play or two for Harris in each game, typically of the jet sweep variety. It didn't work against the Texans, as Justin Reid stuffed him behind the line of scrimmage. The undrafted rookie out of Southern Mississippi isn't relevant in season-long fantasy formats, but he can be an intriguing DFS tournament play in the right setting.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Receives two touches Harris caught his only target for one yard and had one carry for two yards during Sunday's 45-26 loss to the Titans.
Impact The 22-year-old played 11 offensive snaps and continues to have a minor role in the Indianapolis offense. Harris is unlikely to become much more involved with the rest of the team's wideouts and tight ends currently healthy.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps small role in offense Harris had two carries for 19 yards and one reception for one yard on his only target in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Impact Harris played on 16 of the offense's 84 snaps, which is a surprise since Indy's pass-catching corps was at full strength with T.Y. Hilton, Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox healthy. He'll likely continue to have a minor role in the offense, but he's worth keeping tabs on in deep formats or if injuries strike again in the receiving corps.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited role Thursday Harris had one reception for 21 yards on his lone target in Thursday's win over Tennessee.
Impact Harris was targeted four times in the passing game in the Week 9 loss to Baltimore and also had two carries for 28 yards on jet sweeps. He played on just nine of the offense's 70 snaps, compared to 16 snaps in Week 9. The return of T.Y. Hilton from a groin injury likely limited his playing time Thursday. With the emergence of Michael Pittman and Hilton back to full strength, Harris will likely have a limited role in a Week 11 matchup against Green Bay.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
DeMichael Harris adjusts for stellar 21-yard back-shoulder grab Indianapolis Colts wide receiver DeMichael Harris adjusts for stellar 21-yard back-shoulder grab.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM
Could see more designed runs Harris could see a few specially designed plays from the backfield Week 10 against the Titans, Jim Ayello of the Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Harris was brought on to the active roster primarily to be used as a wide receiver, and he was targeted four times in the passing game in the Week 9 loss to Baltimore. What's unique is that he also carried the ball twice for 28 yards on jet sweeps, and this isn't a pattern likely to stop as long as he's active. In fact, coach Frank Reich said Monday that he intends to give Harris a few plays that would have typically gone to Nyheim Hines. This doesn't necessarily indicate a major uptick from last week's 16 offensive snaps is on the horizon, but when he's on the field, Reich hopes to use the undrafted rookie in a manner that keeps defenses guessing.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Joins active roster The Colts signed Harris to the active roster Tuesday.
Impact Harris was elevated from the practice for the Week 9 matchup against the Ravens, and he performed quite well, catching all four targets for 27 yards and rushing twice for 28 yards. It was enough for the Colts to sign him to the 53-man roster. The 5-foot-8, 178-pound rookie was more productive on the ground (541 yards, five touchdowns) in his final season at Southern Mississippi than he was as a receiver (346 yards, three scores), and he could handle a similar gadget role with the Colts moving forward.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Sign WR DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Waive DE Ron'Dell Carter The Indianapolis Colts today signed wide receiver DeMichael Harris to the active roster from the practice squad, waived defensive end Ron'De...
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • COLTS.COM
Shifts back to practice squad Harris reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Despite fielding just 16 offensive snaps, Harris played a notable role in Indianapolis' offense during a 24-10 loss to Baltimore on Sunday. The 22-year-old compiled 27 receiving yards while hauling in all four of his targets, adding two rushes for 28 yards. Harris has accumulated 56 combined receiving yards on seven receptions over his two appearances thus far this season.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped to active roster Harris was elevated to the Colts' active roster Saturday.
Impact Harris is now in line to provide depth at receiver for the Colts in Sunday's game against the Ravens. However, with T.Y. Hilton (groin) doubtful and Marcus Johnson (knee) questionable, Harris could potentially get some offensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Harris reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the
Impact For being promoted a day before the contest, Harris was a solid contributor in the Colts comeback win Sunday. He recorded three receptions for 29 yards on 12 offensive snaps and added another six snaps on special teams. Harris could be line in for more game action once the Colts return from their bye in Week 8.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Three receptions in debut Harris had three receptions for 29 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
Impact The undrafted free agent from Southern Mississippi had more targets and playing time (12 snaps on offense) in his first game after being promoted from the practice squad than Ashton Dulin (six snaps) or Daurice Fountain (healthy scratch). While Indy's offense doesn't offer a lot of opportunities, Harris is someone to watch as he could move into a larger role or lay a steady claim to the No. 4 receiver spot.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted for Week 6 Harris was promoted to the Colts' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
Impact The 22-year-old will serve as an extra player for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Harris should provide depth at wide receiver and could have a role on special teams if he suits up.
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
DeMichael Harris, Donald Rutledge Listed As Colts UDFAs To Keep An Eye On Wide receiver DeMichael Harris and safety Donald Rutledge have been singled-out by Bleacher Report as two of the Indianapolis Colts' undraft...
MAY 19, 2020 • COLTS.COM
