Giants finally win one on last play, face test with Cowboys
The New York Giants finally found a way to win a close one this past weekendOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEONTE HARTY #3 - WIDE RECEIVER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
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Leads team with eight targets Harris caught five of eight targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.
Impact After seeing seven targets over the first three weeks of the season, Harris topped that number Sunday while no other Saints pass catcher saw more than three. However, this usage is more likely to be an outlier for Harris than any sign that he's assuming a larger role in the offense. With that said, Week 5 brings an advantageous matchup against a Washington defense that has given up 10 passing touchdowns through four weeks. With Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring) still sidelined, Harris could be an interesting dart throw in DFS formats.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints energized by post-Ida 'domecoming' vs. NY Giants
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Saints transcripts: Cameron Jordan, Alvin Kamara, Deonte Harris and Payton Turner media availability ' 2021 NFL Week 4 Saints players look ahead to Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Deonte Harris can't wait for Caesars Superdome home opener 9/30/21 New Orleans Saints wide receiver/return specialist Deonte Harris post-practice interview from Thursday, September 30 ahead of the Saints'...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Saints' passing paucity not a problem for Winston, Payton
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Saints finally return home, and with an evolving identity
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Three targets in win Harris caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Patriots.
Impact The three receptions and 31 yards both represented season highs for the Saints' starting wideout, which shows how infrequent this offense chooses to throw the football. Harris hasn't been able to produce much from a fantasy perspective outside of a big-play touchdown back in Week 1, so it is tough to trust him on a weekly basis. We will see if the Saints decide to open up their offense in a favorable matchup against the Giants next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sees two more targets Harris caught one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 26-7 loss to Carolina.
Impact Harris again saw a couple of targets while playing on a little less than half of the offensive snaps, but this time he was unable to get loose for a long gain. The 5-foot-6 receiver likely will remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option Week 3 when New Orleans travels to New England.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints Transcripts: Deonte Harris, Alvin Kamara, and Cesar Ruiz look ahead to Week 2 ' 9/16/21 Saints players discuss the upcoming Week 2 matchup versus the Carolina Panthers
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Panthers hope for better results against post-Brees Saints
The Carolina Panthers could never really figure out Drew Brees when he was playing quarterback for the New Orleans SaintsSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores from long range Harris caught two of two targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 38-3 win over the Packers.
Impact Harris didn't have many pass-catching opportunities on a day the Saints only needed to throw 20 times. However, the speedster cleanly beat Green Bay cornerback Kevin King on both of his targets while doing the majority of his damage on a 55-yard touchdown from Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. With Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring) having no chance of returning over the next two weeks, Harris should maintain his sizable role in the Saints offense when New Orleans travels to Carolina in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints enter 2021 with plenty of uncertainty, and intrigue
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Saints camp subplot centers on new faces at defensive tackle
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At Saints camp, receivers with short resumes getting a shot
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Saints training camp: The good, the bad and the ugly of the first padded practice Devonta Freeman looks "gassed up," C.J. Gardner-Johnson got burned by Deonte Harris and more as the pads go on.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Saints arms race: Winston vs Hill in bid to succeed Brees
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Arrested for DUI allegation Harris was arrested July 16 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Underhill mentioned that a DUI arrest often leads to a two-game suspension, though not until the legal process has played out. Harris should be available Week 1 for a Saints team that will be missing Michael Thomas (ankle), but it is possible the 5-foot-6 wide receiver is suspended later in the season or next year.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Payton critical of how Thomas' injury was handled
Saints coach Sean Payton says Michael Thomas' ankle surgery should have been performed earlier than in June and apparently will force the Saints to play some games without the star...JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looking for more targets Harris hopes to become a bigger part of the Saints' passing attack this season, Rod Walker of nola.com reports.
Impact Harris got some run as the Saints' No. 3 receiver last year, with his season highlighted by a seven-catch performance in the wild-card round of the playoffs and a 55-yard punt return in the divisional round. He aggravated a neck injury in that last game but now appears to have returned healthy for the offseason program. Michael Thomas is the only sure thing among New Orleans wideouts, so the 5-foot-6 Harris could be right in the mix for a top-three role, competing with Tre'Quan Smith, Marquez Callaway, Juwan Johnson and a few other young players. If nothing else, Harris' work on special teams should keep him on the roster for Week 1. A sizable increase from last year's total of 25 targets (in nine regular-season games) isn't out of the question, especially if Jameis Winston beats out Taysom Hill for the starting QB job in New Orleans.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans Saints: Deonte Harris is the best player no one talks about New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris may be small in stature, but he shouldn't be overlooked on the NFL stage. Signed as an undraf...
MAY 30, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
Deonte Harris set to be a major player in Saints offense Deonte Harris is set to have a huge role in the Saints offense next season with the release of veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. The u...
MARCH 11, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
With Deonte Harris ready for larger role, Saints should release Emmanuel Sanders Much like with many other teams around the NFL, injury and Covid-19 protocols made it difficult for the Saints to have their entire team tog...
MARCH 8, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
New Orleans Saints 2020 season recap: Deonte Harris 'The end goal is just to try to make an impact in whichever way possible'
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Takes step forward in second season Harris (neck) finished the 2020 regular season with 20 receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown and added six carries for 51 yards.
Impact Harris saw some increased run with injuries in New Orleans' receiving corps, though injuries of his own forced him to miss seven games, not to mention a neck injury forced him out of the Saints' playoff loss to Tampa Bay. Prior to that, he went 7-83-0 in the wild-card round against Chicago. The second-year man took a step forward in the receiving game, though it's reasonable to expect some regression if Michael Thomas can stay healthy all season. Harris will likely make his mark as a return specialist in 2021.
JANUARY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
