A lot did happen, though.
During the 2024 offseason, Harris was an unrestricted free agent. Harris said as he looked at his options in the offseason, evaluating where his life was at and making the best decision, he signed with the Seahawks in March. He went through their offseason program and minicamp in Seattle running center and competing for the starting center role during the early days of training camp. He started the Seahawks’ first preseason game against the Chargers.
The Browns then acquired Harris in a trade with Seattle on Aug. 11, bringing him back to Cleveland. The Browns also received a 2026 7th round pick in exchange for a 2026 6th round pick.
On Aug. 11, Harris was at his home in the Seattle area. Less than 24 hours later, Harris was at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for the Browns walkthrough early Monday morning. Five days later, Harris lined up at center during the Browns second preseason game against the Vikings.
“I’m glad to have a job. I have an opportunity to come back and just compete in a place I’m comfortable in and it feels good to see all my teammates again and see everybody around the building,” Harris said following the trade.
Harris heard about the possibility of the trade to Cleveland about a day prior to the official trade taking place. Cleveland swiftly made the move to bring Harris back after backup C Luke Wypler sustained a fractured ankle in the first preseason game against the Packers on Aug. 10 – an injury that required surgery.
“With the injury to Luke (Wypler), I know (Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager) Andrew (Berry) worked pretty quickly on that one to get a guy in here that as coaches we know well. Obviously, his teammates know him well and we’ll get him up to speed on some of the new things,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “Good to see him. There’s guys that come in and play for you and work with you and give you…
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