NICK HARRIS NEWS

Placed on IR The Browns placed Harris (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Harris fractured his fibula on the Browns' third offensive play of Sunday's game against the Eagles. He'll be forced to sit for at least the next four regular-season games, but given the severity of the injury, he could be held out beyond the minimum window. With Harris sidelined, Michael Dunn could serve as the Browns' starting center for Week 7 against the Bengals if Ethan Pocic (knee) cannot play.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Needs surgery Harris suffered a fractured fibula during Sunday's game against the Bengals and will need surgery, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Harris started at center in place of Ethan Pocic (knee) on Sunday. With both sidelined, Michael Dunn moved to center, while Zak Zinter took Dunn's spot at right guard. It's unclear how long Harris will be sidelined, but Pocic will be the team's starting center when healthy.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Harris (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Harris is the Browns' backup center, who was drawing the start in place of Ethan Pocic, who was inactive due to a knee injury. Cleveland will now turn to their third option there, Michael Dunn, who will abandon his right guard duties that are now being handled by Zak Zinter.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Harris: Cowboys' lack of identity in the run game needs a hard look in the mirror After dismal performance in home opener against New Orleans, Dallas needs to revisit their running attack.

SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed back to Cleveland The Browns acquired Harris and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Seahawks on Sunday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact After signing a one-year contract with the Seahawks in March, Harris will return to the team that drafted him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The move comes in the wake of the injury to Luke Wypler, who suffered a broken right ankle in Saturday's preseason contest against the Packers. Harris made two starts and appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Browns in 2023.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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MARCH 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR The Browns placed Harris (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact As expected, Harris lands on IR after suffering a season-ending knee injury during the team's preseason opener. Dawson Deaton (knee) was also placed on IR, so Ethan Pocic is expected to step in as the starter, while Brock Hoffman operates as the primary backup.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Watson on board, Browns bracing for more boos on road

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AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season likely over Harris (knee) is expected to need season-ending surgery after injuring his knee during the Browns' preseason opener, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Browns were hoping to avoid the loss of their starting center after his knee gave out during Friday's preseason game against the Jaguars, but an MRI seemingly confirmed the severity of Harris' injury, which will leave the Browns without the lynchpin of their offensive line. Ethan Pocic will step in as the starting center, with Dawson Deaton and Brock Hoffman set to serve as depth pieces.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MRI on tap Saturday Harris (knee) will undergo an MRI on Saturday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Harris suffered a right knee injury on the second play of Friday's preseason opener in Jacksonville. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski did not have details following the game and is waiting on the results of the MRI. This will be a significant loss if Harris is forced to miss time. He's logged thousands of practice reps with the first team offense since 2020 and is expected to start at center this season.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Friday Harris has been ruled out of Friday night's preseason game against Jacksonville after suffering a knee injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Harris' right knee seemed to give out while he was getting bull rushed on Cleveland's second play from scrimmage Friday. The 24-year-old figures to slot in as the Browns' starting center this coming regular season, so his potential loss could be a major concern for the team this preseason. With Harris out, sixth-year offensive lineman Ethan Pocic should step in at center for Cleveland.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Center Nick Harris Carted off Against Jaguars Cleveland Browns center went down in a lot of pain early on against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Browns Nick Harris Exits Practice With Trainer Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris exited practice early on Monday afternoon with an undisclosed injury.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Browns agree to terms with center Ethan Pocic

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent center Ethan Pocic

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears COVID-19 protocols Harris was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Harris was placed on the COVID-19 list on Nov. 10 soon after coming off of IR with a hamstring injury. The second-year center usually operates as a backup to JC Tretter and will likely continue that role in his return, possibly as soon as Sunday against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID-19 list Harris was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Harris is now the fifth player that Cleveland has placed on the COVID-19 list this week. The backup center returned from injured reserve ahead of the Browns' Week 9 win over the Bengals, but his status for Week 10 is now in jeopardy. If he is unable to suit up, then Michael Dunn will likely operate as the backup to JC Tretter.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve Harris (hamstring) was added to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Harris was designated to return from IR on Oct. 29 after going on IR on Oct. 5. Harris injured his hamstring in Week 4 while backing up starting center JC Tretter. It is expected that Harris will resume that role starting Sunday against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Harris (hamstring) was designated to return from the Browns' IR on Friday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris was placed on the Browns' injured reserve when he suffered a hamstring injury following Week 4. The center has been tasked with the primary backup role to JC Tretter this season. Expect Harris to regain his depth role behind Tretter as soon as he's activated to Cleveland's active roster.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Harris (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The center will miss at least three games with the undisclosed ailment. He had been serving as the primary backup to JC Tretter this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track for opener Harris (knee) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Harris missed some preseason action due to a knee injury but is back at practice with no issues this week. He could be pressed into starting duties at center should JC Tretter (knee), who was limited Wednesday, be unable to play Sunday at Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Harris (knee) is considered day-to-day, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Harris wasn't able to suit up for Sunday's exhibition game against the Giants after he started the preseason opener against Jacksonville. Although it's not clear whether he'll be available for the team's final preseason game against the Falcons on Aug. 29, it doesn't appear as though the center is dealing with a long-term issue.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't suit up Sunday Harris (knee) didn't suit up for Sunday's preseason contest against the Giants, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Harris was placed on injured reserve in January last season, and he appears to still be working his way back to full strength. Javon Patterson is the only other center on the roster behind JC Tretter and Harris.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE