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Giants Add Veteran DT Shelby Harris on One-Year Deal After Dexter Lawrence Trade

New York waited until the compensatory-pick window closed, preserving future draft assets as it reshapes a leaky run defense.

Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
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Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Veteran defensive tackle Shelby Harris agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, according to multiple reports, as the Giants move to restock their interior line.
  • The team plans further additions at defensive tackle, with executives saying they remain in talks and with D.J. Reader still linked after a pre-draft visit.
  • New York timed Harris’ signing for after the league’s compensatory-pick deadline, a move that protects potential 2027 compensatory selections.
  • The Giants also drafted Auburn nose tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round, a self-described run-stopper who posted a 12.1% run-stop rate last season.
  • The push follows the trade of All-Pro Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals and a 2025 run defense that ranked near the bottom of the NFL in yards and yards per carry allowed.