Commanders sign ex-Saints 29-year old to $10 million deal

The Washington Commanders added a veteran safety to their roster on Tuesday afternoon.

Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Will Harris (5) on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders got back to work Tuesday afternoon building their roster for the 2025 NFL season a bit more by adding a player to replace one they lost on Monday.

After safety Jeremy Chinn left the Commanders for the Las Vegas Raiders on a multi-year deal, the Commanders were left with a hole to fill, and a very particular one at that.

Getting a safety is one thing, getting one who can help in run defense while also covering at least a little bit is a little harder. Washington took a swing at finding one by agreeing to sign veteran Will Harris from the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Will Harris. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

"The Commanders have agreed to terms with S Will Harris on a two-year, $8 million (deal) with a max value of $10 million," NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported, later confirmed to CommanderGameday by a team source. "Former third-round pick of the Lions heads to Washington after a season with the Saints."

Harris came out of Boston College in 2019 and in his first three seasons established himself as a starter in Detroit. Starting all 17 games of the 2021 season for the Lions, Harris racked up 93 total tackles including 62 solo while forcing one fumble, notching half a sack, and defending four passes.

The 29-year-old is scheme versatile and has experience as a safety/linebacker hybrid, free safety, and cornerback.

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