Shelby Harris was sent to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the now-infamous Russell Wilson trade and it was a tough pill to swallow at first.
Trades are one of the most exciting events in the NFL, or any professional sport really, but it's important to remember that there are actual people involved in these trades.
In the case of blockbuster trades, several players can have their entire life uprooted in the blink of an eye. That's exactly what happened to Shelby Harris when the Denver Broncos sent him, Drew Lock," podcast, Harris shared his initial reaction to that fateful day two years ago. He says he was initially ecstatic to hear that the Broncos landed Wilson, but his thoughts took a quick turn when Denver general manager George Paton gave him a call.
Nov 6, 2022; Phoenix, Ariz., United States; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Shelby Harris celebrates after a sack against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona Republic / Michael Chow / USA TODAY NETWORK.
Harris had spent the past five seasons with the Broncos, so leaving all that behind to move to the Pacific Northwest didn't sound too appealing at first. Many considered the Seahawks to be a bottom-feeder after trading away Wilson, only fueling Harris' doubts.I’m thinking like I’m getting traded to the Purgatory like we’re supposed we’re about to be trash in Seattle,” Harris said. “My heart sank.
Released as a cap casualty after the 2022 season, Harris signed a two-year, $9 million with the Cleveland Browns last offseason. Next season will be his 11th in the NFL and while he may not have loved being traded initially, things ended up working out fine for him and his family in the long run.
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