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'I'd Love to Come Back': Falcons DB Erik Harris Speaks on Free Agency From starting safety to core special teams player, Erik Harris’ two-year stint with the Atlanta Falcons has been valuable in setting the fou...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'I'd Love to Come Back': Falcons DB Erik Harris Speaks on Free Agency From starting safety to core special teams player, Erik Harris’ two-year stint with the Atlanta Falcons has been valuable in setting the fou...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will play Sunday Harris (foot) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Harris will return to action in Week 11 after missing the team's previous two games due to a foot issue. The veteran safety has played primarily on special teams across his first seven appearances of the campaign and figures to garner a similar role against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday's matchup Harris (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Carolina, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris will miss a second straight game due to a foot injury. The veteran operates primarily on special teams, so his absence shouldn't impact Atlanta's defense.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP on Monday Harris (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.

Impact Harris landed on the injury report last Friday as a non-participant due to an ankle injury and was ultimately sidelined for the team's Week 9 loss to the Chargers. The special-teams ace will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Thursday's matchup against Carolina.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Harris (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Chargers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris popped up on the injury report Friday due to an ankle issue. His absence will be a blow to the team's depth at safety, but will more so impact their special-teams unit.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Faith over Fear: The Erik Harris story | Features Atlanta Falcons safety, Erik Harris had to overcome adversity to see his NFL dream come to fruition.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Role Changing For Falcons DB Erik Harris? Harris might not be featured as much as he was last season.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Participating in camp Harris (pectoral) has been a full participant at training camp, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Harris finished last season on IR after needing surgery to repair a torn pectoral. The 32-year-old was limited during mandatory minicamp, but he's now fully recovered. Harris should provide solid depth to the Falcons' secondary.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in mandatory minicamp Harris (pectoral) was limited during the Falcons' mandatory minicamp this week, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris is still recovering from surgery to address a torn pectoral in December and will likely need additional time to fully recover this offseason. The 32-year-old safety missed the final four games of the 2021 season after being placed on IR due to this injury. Harris re-signed on a one-year contract with Atlanta in March and figures to serve as the team's starting free safety in 2022.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons re-sign safety Erik Harris to one-year contract Veteran leader started 12 games during 2021 campaign

MARCH 25, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Re-signs with Atlanta Harris (pectoral) signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Harris started 12 games for the Falcons last season before undergoing surgery to address a torn pectoral in December. The 31-year-old totaled 64 tackles (46 solo) and a half-sack, and he should fill the same role for Atlanta in 2022.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

The NFL's suspension of wide receiver Calvin Ridley for at least the 2022 season for betting on games last season makes the position an area of increased emphasis for the Atlanta F...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially placed on IR Harris (pectoral) has landed on the Falcons' injured reserve.

Impact Harris suffered a torn pectoral in the Falcons' Week 14 victory over the Panthers. The injury will require surgery, so this move to IR is more of a formality. In his absence, Jaylinn Hawkins figures to be the prime candidate to replace him at free safety.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons S Erik Harris done for season with pectoral injury Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris is done for the season with a pectoral injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Falcons S Erik Harris done for season with pectoral injury

Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris is done for the season with a pectoral injury

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday updates: Erik Harris out for year, 3 Falcons on COVID list On Monday, Atlanta placed three players on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out for season Harris suffered a torn pectoral in Sunday's win over the Panthers and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Harris will require surgery after sustaining his injury in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup. The safety appeared in 12 games for the Falcons in 2021 and totaled 64 tackles (46 solo), half a sack and eight pass defenses. Jaylinn Hawkins should take over as the primary free safety in Harris' absence.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons finally finding some success with running game

First-year coach Arthur Smith has been adamant that the Atlanta Falcons can run the ball effectively no matter the opponent

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson left the stadium in a protective boot after spraining his right ankle in a 24-22 road loss to the Browns, a concerning sight for a b...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21

Matt Ryan threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, Mykal Walker returned an interception of Cam Newton 66 yards for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons continued to play well on the ro...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Harris (chest) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Harris suffered the injury in the first quarter and had logged one tackle for a loss prior to his exit. Jaylinn Hawkins should step into a bigger role in Harris' absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with chest injury Harris (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris recorded one tackle for loss before leaving the Week 14 contest in the first quarter. If he is unable to return, then Jaylinn Hawkins will likely step into a bigger role for the remainder of the game.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'For this team to really thrive and come out of close games, all three phases has to play well' ' Erik Harris Presser Erik Harris speaks to the media about the steps the defense has taken, playing different positions, and his opinion on Dean Pees' 'yards don...

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Highlight: Erik Harris zooms through open gap to sack Mac Jones on third down Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Harris zooms through open gap to sack New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones on third down.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM