DEONTE HARTY NEWS

Heading to Buffalo Harty (foot) and the Bills reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year contract worth up to $13.5 million, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Buscaglia, Harty's deal includes $5 million fully guaranteed and $9.5 million in base salary. Harty spent the first four years of his career with the Saints, serving as a depth receiver and return specialist over four games in 2022 before being shut down for the season with foot injury. Over the games he played last season, Harty recorded two catches for 13 yards while compiling 137 kick-return yards. The 5-foot-6 athlete is unlikely to have a consistent impact on offense for the Bills, but he could certainly carve out a significant role on special teams in 2023.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals face Saints, try to snap 8-game home losing streak

The Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints are two teams stuck in the early season doldrums, struggling with injuries and inconsistent play

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen urging injury-riddled Saints to 'keep grinding'

First-year Saints coach Dennis Allen is seeing his team’s resolve tested early this season

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Higgins active, Olave scratched for Bengals-Saints matchup

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has been activated and Saints leading receiver Chris Olave has been scratched for Cincinnati’s game at New Orleans

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR The Saints placed Harty (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The fourth-year receiver typically hasn't been a major part of the Saints' offensive game plan during his time in the NFL, but his absence for at least Sunday's matchup with the Bengals will loom larger than normal with each of New Orleans' top three receivers -- Michael Thomas (foot), Chris Olave (concussion) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) either ruled out for the contest or considered unlikely to play. Harty, who had recorded two receptions for 13 yards while also handling return duties in four of the Saints' first five games, won't be eligible to come off IR until the team's Week 10 matchup with the Steelers on Nov. 13.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Harty (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Harty's foot injury robs him of the chance to take advantage of both Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) being out of the lineup. It's a tough situation for the Saints, especially with another game coming up Thursday against Arizona.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Harty (foot) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Harty's inability to practice so far this week does not bode well for his status come Sunday against the Bengals. Considering the initial report of his turf toe injury by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football relayed he was expected to miss time and that there was fear of significant injury, a Harty absence in Week 6 wouldn't come as a surprise.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Hill not 'caught up' in type, or frequency, of usage

Saints tight end Taysom Hill says he isn’t wondering whether he should get more plays at quarterback after running for three touchdowns and throwing for another in a victory over S...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined in practice Wednesday Harty (foot) did not participate during the Saints' practice Wednesday.

Impact Harty is expected to miss some time after suffering what is feared to be a significant turf toe injury during Sunday's win over the Seahawks. The 25-year-old has served as New Orleans' primary returner for both punts and kickoffs when healthy this season, so his likely absence should lead to more special-teams usage for fellow wideout Marquez Callaway.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints win begs questions about Hill, Dalton going forward

Saints coach Dennis Allen says Taysom Hill's role should remain similar to what it was during New Orleans' victory over Seattle

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Saints' Deonte Harty Feared to Have Suffered "Significant Injury" New Orleans loses another receiver to injury, perhaps for an extended period.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dealing with turf toe Harty suffered a turf toe injury is Sunday's Week 5 win over the Seahawks, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Harty is expected to miss extended time after suffering the injury in Week 5, with the fear being that it is a significant tear in his toe. In his absence, Marquez Callaway and Taysom Hill will likely get more involved in the return game.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hill accounts for 4 TDs, Saints top Seahawks 39-32

Taysom Hill ran for three touchdowns, including a 60-yarder in the fourth quarter, and threw for another score, and the New Orleans Saints snapped a three-game skid with a 39-32 vi...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Harty (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

Impact Harty did not record a catch before exiting during the first half against Seattle. The 24-year-old was previously limited with a foot injury after sitting out Week 3, but he was able to return heading into last Sunday's loss to the Vikings. With Harty sidelined, Marquez Callaway figures to step in as New Orleans' primary return specialist.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Sunday Harty (foot) was a limited participant in Friday's practice session and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Harty was limited for all three of the Saints' practice sessions this week, but he'll be able to play through his foot injury for Sunday's matchup in London. Over his first two appearances this season, he's secured both of his targets for 13 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Harty (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Harty is one of four wideouts on New Orleans' injury report, as Michael Thomas (foot) remains sidelined and Jarvis Landry (ankle) was limited Thursday. Meanwhile, Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) was a full participant. Harty will have one more opportunity to increase his activity level before Sunday's game against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with foot injury Harty (foot) was limited at the Saints' practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Harty is still nursing a foot injury heading into Week 4, operating as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. With Michael Thomas (toe), Jarvis Landry (foot) and Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) also banged up, the Saints could be short-handed at wide receiver Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Carolina Harty (coach's decision) will not play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

Impact With Harty a healthy scratch Sunday, fellow wideout and return specialist Marquez Callaway should take his place as the No. 4 receiver for the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 3 Harty (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact Harty practiced fully Friday following a pair of limited sessions, shedding any doubt regarding his availability for Week 3. His impact comes primarily on special teams, as Harty returns both kickoffs and punts but sees limited usage on offense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' defense encouraged by strides made since opener

Saints coach Dennis Allen sounds more optimistic about the defense he oversees as his team prepares to visit the Carolina Panthers this Sunday

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with foot injury Harty (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Harty played 11 offensive snaps and caught his lone target for nine yards during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He was the only wideout outside of the team's starting trio of Michael Thomas, Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry to record a catch, but he appears to have come away from the contest with a foot injury. Harty has been competing with Marquez Callaway for the No. 4 wideout spot while Tre'Quan Smith (shoulder) is sidelined, but Harty's potential absence would have a greater impact on New Orleans' return game. Regardless, Harty still has two practices to clear his foot issue before the team has to make a decision on his status for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second catch of 2022 Harty caught his lone target for nine yards while playing 11 of his 22 total snaps on offense for the Saints during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Harty was the only New Orleans wide receiver outside of the team's starting trio - Michael Thomas, Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry - to record a catch during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay, hauling in quarterback Jameis Winston's final pass of the fourth quarter. However, the 24-year-old's largest impact still came via special teams, as he tallied 65 yards on two kick returns while netting a six-yard loss on one punt return to go along with three fair catches. Harty has slotted in alongside Marquez Callaway, who did not record a target Sunday, for New Orleans' fourth receiver spot while Tre'Quan Smith (shoulder) has been ruled inactive in Weeks 1 and 2, though neither of these two have managed to make a significant offensive impact.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deonte Harty: "My confidence is through the roof." | New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints wide receiver/return specialist Deonte Harty post-practice media availability on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Ochsn...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints' Winston exhibiting athleticism in return from injury

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's return to practice this week has generated talk about his past as a two-sport college athlete

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deonte Harty on this upcoming season, being back in the dome | Saints Training Camp 2022 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty goes one-on-one with team reporter Erin Summers at Saints Training Camp 2022 to talk about his...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM