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Denver Broncos: 4 teams that could pursue Shelby Harris

By Graham Tiedtke

Sep 14, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) attempts to block in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) attempts to block in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 03: The Baltimore Ravens offense lines up against the Cincinnati Bengals defense in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on January 03, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 03: The Baltimore Ravens offense lines up against the Cincinnati Bengals defense in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on January 03, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Cincinnati Bengals

In a division that has some pretty darn good quarterbacks, the Cincinnati Bengals could surely use a guy like Harris.

Cincy finished dead last in sacks in 2020 with 17. Along with the offensive line, the defensive line will be a huge need in free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Bengals gave up the fourth-most rushing yards per game in 2020. Given the fact, also, that several defensive linemen will be free agents for the team, Harris could generate interest from the AFC North team.

It is speculated that the Bengals are going to move on from Geno Atkins after a decade with the team. Atkins made eight Pro Bowls for Cincinnati but he played in just eight games in 2020 and recorded just one tackle.

The Bengals have their new franchise quarterback in Joe Burrow, and their offensive line needs improvement. But if they are able to add a quality piece on the defensive side of the ball with Harris, things could get a lot easier for them.

We saw Domato Peko go from Cincy to Denver once. Maybe we will see Harris go to the AFC North to chase Ben Roethlisberger, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield.

With Roethlisberger reworking his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it would be a lot of fun to see Harris chasing after him twice a year, for however long Big Ben decides to play.

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