Denver Broncos 2019 roster overview: Defensive line

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Defensive end Derek Wolfe #95 of the Denver Broncos blocks a pass attempt by quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is sacked by defensive end Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Shelby Harris

Age: 27
2019 salary cap hit: $3.095 million
Years under contract: 1

Let’s compare Shelby Harris and 2015 star defensive end Malik Jackson statistically, shall we?

Malik Jackson (2015)

991 snaps (19 games)
5.5 sacks
20 QB hits
9 tackles for loss
7 passes batted

Shelby Harris (2017-18)

905 snaps (32 games)
7 sacks
16 QB hits
15 TFL
7 passes batted

I included both of Shelby Harris’ two seasons with the Broncos here to even out the snap counts a bit, although Jackson’s 19-game (including playoffs) snap count in 2015 is about two full games worth of snaps.

The point I’m trying to make here should be clear regardless — Harris is a high impact defensive lineman who deserves full-time snaps.

If he doesn’t get that in 2019, I’ll be shocked.

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