Damien Harris
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
23
YDS
94
TD
1
YDS
16
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A thigh injury limited Harris to 11 games last season with the Patriots, and this offseason he signed a one-year deal with the division-rival Bills. With leading rusher Devin Singletary gone, snaps are up for grabs between Harris, James Cook and Latavius Murray. Cook, a 2022 second-round pick, appears first in line for a lead role, but Harris is a superior runner between the tackles. Whereas Cook (5-11, 190) is more of a hurry-up and spread back, the 5-11, 213-pound Harris can square up and charge through the middle. Harris' recent durability troubles are a concern -- he dealt with lingering hamstring issues with the Patriots in both 2021 and 2022 -- as is his lack of NFL pass-catching production (40 catches in 38 games). Then again, no Buffalo running back has had success as a receiver in the Josh Allen years, including Cook as a rookie. The goal-line carries and clock-killing work may end up more valuable, and Harris is a strong candidate to handle that type of work. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Announces retirement
Harris (concussion) announced Monday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from professional football.
ANALYSIS
Harris spent his first four seasons with the Patriots before suiting up for six games with the Bills in 2023. He had a limited role for the first six weeks of this past season before suffering a concussion and neck injury and spending hte remainder of the campaign on injured reserve. Rather than attempting to play in 2024, the 27-year-old running back will opt to put his health first and retire at a relatively young age. He finishes his career with 2,485 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns across 44 games.
Harris spent his first four seasons with the Patriots before suiting up for six games with the Bills in 2023. He had a limited role for the first six weeks of this past season before suffering a concussion and neck injury and spending hte remainder of the campaign on injured reserve. Rather than attempting to play in 2024, the 27-year-old running back will opt to put his health first and retire at a relatively young age. He finishes his career with 2,485 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns across 44 games.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Damien Harris' 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
8.7%Positive Run %
91.3%% Yds After Contact
66.0%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
4.3%Touches Per Game
4.2% Snaps w/Touch
45.5%Air Yards Per Game
0.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.02% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
0.4%Avg Depth of Target
0.5 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.5% Targeted On Route
11.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.94Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2023 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Damien Harris lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Damien Harris Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review
View College Player Page
How do Damien Harris' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
213 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.57 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
30.75 in
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Damien Harris See More
Breece Hall gets the No. 2 spot in Jerry Donabedian's initial 2024 PPR rankings for RBs after leading the position with 95 targets this past season.
Jamaal Williams hasn't done much for the Saints this year but may now be forced into a huge role Week 18 against the Falcons.
Michael Rathburn presents Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Saturday Night Football, Week 16
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely to leave New England?
Jordy McElroy of USA Today Patriots Wire believes New England's recent signing of running back James Robinson could pave the way for the team to move on from Harris.
ANALYSIS
Robinson's skill set is similar to that of Harris, suggesting he could be asked to fill the power back role behind Rhamondre Stevenson while the team opts to let Harris walk in free agency. Stevenson thrived in a three-down lead role whenever Harris missed time due to injury last seasib, and the Patriots also have a pair of 2022 draft picks to round out their backfield depth in fourth-round pick Pierre Strong and sixth-rounder Kevin Harris.
Robinson's skill set is similar to that of Harris, suggesting he could be asked to fill the power back role behind Rhamondre Stevenson while the team opts to let Harris walk in free agency. Stevenson thrived in a three-down lead role whenever Harris missed time due to injury last seasib, and the Patriots also have a pair of 2022 draft picks to round out their backfield depth in fourth-round pick Pierre Strong and sixth-rounder Kevin Harris.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
2019
The Patriots' decision to trade Sony Michel last summer paved the way for a breakout from
Harris, and the Alabama product seized the opportunity with five 100-yard games and 15
touchdowns on the ground while posting modest career highs as a receiver. However, minor
bumps and bruises cost Harris a couple games, and during a Week 10 absence rookie
Rhamondre Stevenson emerged as a strong alternative. The duo teamed up to wear down
defenses in the second half of the season, with Harris finding the end zone six times in the final
three weeks. As a runner, the 25-year-old Harris offers a good blend of power, balance and
patience that allows him to hit holes and plow through traffic, making up for average speed and
size. New England's backfield figures to be more of the same in 2022, with Ty Montgomery potentially replacing retired James White as the passing-down specialist. A pair of draft picks joining the backfield could be another complicating factor, though Stevenson's involvement was the exception rather than the rule for first-year RBs under coach Bill Belichick, so expectations should be kept in check with fourth-rounder Pierre Strong and sixth-rounder Kevin Harris. The experienced NFL starter, Damien Harris, likely retains the edge here, but Stevenson is both larger and more powerful, so week-to-week production between them could well depend on matchups or the hot hand.
More Fantasy News
On track for full recovery
Harris (head/neck) should be healthy before free agency begins this offseason, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Moved to IR
The Bills placed Harris (concussion/beck) on injured reserve Friday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Won't play Sunday
Harris (concussion/neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Remains sidelined Thursday
Harris (concussion/neck) won't practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Not practicing Wednesday
Harris (concussion/neck) won't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.