The NY Giants are signing veteran defensive lineman Shelby Harris, who previously played for the Browns. The deal is expected to be finalized on Wednesday morning.
Key points
NY Giants sign veteran defensive lineman Shelby Harris
Harris previously played for the Cleveland Browns
The deal is expected to be finalized on Wednesday
Harris aims to improve the Giants' run defense
He has extensive experience with 18 starts in two years
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NY Giants land veteran defensive lineman. What to know, what's next
Shelby Harris was the first veteran defensive lineman to take a free agent visit with the New York Giants this offseason. Now that the NFL Draft is in the rear view, Big Blue's reconstruction of their interior defensive front has begun - and Harris is back in the building.
The Giants are signing the 34-year-old Harris, and the deal should be official Wednesday morning, a source told NorthJersey.com and The Record.
Most recently with the Browns, Harris has started 18 games in the past two years. He has played at least 500 defensive snaps in four of the past five seasons and should be a good fit in the rotation the Giants are trying to put together with an emphasis of improving their run defense.
The Giants would have been challenged to add to the position with Dexter Lawrence here; now, after trading Lawrence to Cincinnati, that void is even bigger.
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jadarian Price #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown with Malachi Fields #0 against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 13, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Q&A
Who is Shelby Harris and what is his role with the NY Giants?
Shelby Harris is a 34-year-old defensive lineman who will help strengthen the Giants' interior defensive front.
What impact will Shelby Harris have on the Giants' run defense?
Harris is expected to enhance the Giants' run defense, having started 18 games in the past two years and played significant defensive snaps.
When will the signing of Shelby Harris become official?
The signing of Shelby Harris is expected to be official on Wednesday morning.
What was Shelby Harris's performance like in recent seasons?
In the past two seasons, Harris has started 18 games and played over 500 defensive snaps in four of the last five seasons.
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 13: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 13, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 4: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish goes up to make a touchdown catch against Sherrod Smith #23 of the Boise State Broncos during the second half of the NCAA game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on October 4, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 4: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of the NCAA game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on October 4, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) goes airborne while hauling in a pass while being covered by Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Rashad Battle (15) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame wideout Malachi Fields (WO20) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jadarian Price #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown with Malachi Fields #0 against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 13, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 13: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 13, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish leaps to avoid the tackle and is pushed out of bounds in the first half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 4: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish goes up to make a touchdown catch against Sherrod Smith #23 of the Boise State Broncos during the second half of the NCAA game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on October 4, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish attempts to make a catch during the second half of the game against Kani Walker #13 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Fighting Irish defeated the Razorbacks 56-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 4: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of the NCAA game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on October 4, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Malachi Fields #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with Eli Raridon #9 after scoring a touchdown in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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A pass flies over Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.
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Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) catches a touchdown pass against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. (28) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) goes airborne while hauling in a pass while being covered by Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Rashad Battle (15) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.
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Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame wideout Malachi Fields (WO20) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The DT class was not deep in the early rounds and need never matched value for the Giants. That did not stop them from trying to find a potential rotational piece with the first of their three sixth-round pieces with Auburn's Bobby Jamison-Travis. Jamison-Travis fell to Day 3 in part to his skill set being one-dimensional as a run-down fit solely, but that spoke to the Giants and what they were looking for.
The Giants have brought in Harris and Benito Jones for visits, and the expectation is that they will sign veteran D.J. Reader. They've also talked to Austin Johnson, among others.
Now that the draft is over, expect John Harbaugh and Joe Schoen to get some clarity on the position.
"We'll continue to keep those communications open and see what happens next week, maybe have a couple more visits with some vet guys," Schoen said. "Certainly on our radar."
