Darius Harris

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Darius Harris was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on September 3, 2025 ... Originally signed by Kansas City as a rookie free agent (5/4/19) ... Released by Kansas City (9/5/20) ... Signed by Kansas City to the practice squad (9/6/20) ... Signed by Kansas City to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/30/20) ... Released by Kansas City (10/9/21) ... Signed by Kansas City to the practice squad (10/12/21) ... Elevated by Kansas City to the active roster from the practice squad (10/23/21) ... Reverted back to the Kansas City practice squad (10/25/21) ... Elevated by Kansas City to the active roster from the practice squad (11/1/21) ... Reverted back to the Kansas City practice squad (11/2/21) ... Elevated by Kansas City to the active roster from the practice squad as a COVID-19 Replacement (12/16/21) ... Reverted back to the Kansas City practice squad (12/17/21) ... Released by Kansas City (12/21/21) ... Signed by Kansas City to the practice squad (12/29/21) ... Signed by Kansas City to a futures contract (2/2/22) ... Signed by Las Vegas as an unrestricted free agent from Kansas City (8/1/23) ... Released by Las Vegas (8/16/23) ... Signed by Las Vegas to the practice squad (10/24/23) ... Signed by Kansas City to the 53-man roster from the Las Vegas practice squad ... Released by Kansas City (12/16/23) ... Signed by Kansas City to the practice squad (12/19/23) ... Elevated by Kansas City to the active roster from the practice squad (1/26/24) ... Signed by Dallas as an unrestricted free agent  from Kansas City (8/7/24) ... Released by Dallas (8/27/24) ... Signed by Dallas to the practice squad (8/28/24) ... Elevated by Dallas to the active roster from the practice squad (10/12/24) ... Reverted back to the Dallas practice squad (10/14/24) ... Elevated by Dallas to the active roster from the practice squad (12/21/24) ... Reverted back to the Dallas practice squad (12/23/24) ...  Signed by Dallas to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (12/28/24) ... Released by Dallas (8/26/25) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (9/28/25) ...  Reverted back to the New England practice squad (9/29/25) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster from the practice squad (11/8/25) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (11/10/25) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster from the practice squad (11/13/25) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (11/14/25).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2025 (3/0) 

• Signed to the practice squad on Sept. 3, and was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for his first action as a Patriot vs. Carolina (9/28), contributing on special teams and recording 2 total special teams tackles. 
• Elevated to the active roster from the practice squad at Tampa Bay (11/9) and contributed on kickoff units. Players 
• Elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for the third time vs. the New York Jets (11/13), contributing on special teams. 
• Placed on Practice Squad/Injured on Nov. 17.

2024 (4/0 - DALLAS) 

• Signed by Dallas as an unrestricted free agent from Kansas City on Aug. 7 before being released on Aug. 27 and signed to the practice squad on Aug. 28. 
• Was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for three games (Oct. 13 vs. Detroit, Dec. 22 vs. Tampa Bay and Dec. 29 at Philadelphia) before being signed to the 53-man roster for the final game of the season (Jan. 5 vs. Washington). 
• Played exclusively on special teams, logging 1 special teams tackle.

2023 (5/0, 1/0 - KANSAS CITY) 

• Signed by Kansas City to the 53-man roster from the Las Vegas' practice squad on Oct. 31 and played in 5 games along with the AFC Championship game vs. Baltimore (1/28/24). Played on special teams in each game. 
• Spent training camp with Las Vegas before being cut on Aug. 16. He was then signed to the team's practice squad on Oct. 24. 
• Was a part of the team that won Super Bowl LVIII, his second consecutive championship.

2022 (17/4, 3/0 - KANSAS CITY) 

• Played in all 17 games, making four starts, along with all three postseason games. He accumulated 43 tackles (24 solo), 3 tackles for loss, 11/2 sacks, 1 pass defensed and 1 fumble recovery on the season.
• Also logged 2 tackles (1 solo) and 3 special teams tackles in the postseason. 
• Won Super Bowl LVII with the team. 
• Recorded a career-high 13 tackles (6 solo) and a tackle for loss at Indianapolis (9/15). 
• Registered 10 tackles (8 solo), 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss vs. Las Vegas (10/10). 
• Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble and 1 pass defensed vs. Buffalo (10/16).

2021 (7/0, 0/0 - KANSAS CITY) 

• Appeared in seven games, playing primarily on special teams. 
• Began the season on the 53-man roster before being released on Oct. 9 and signed to the practice squad on Oct. 12. He would then go on to be elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for the games at Tennessee (10/24), vs. the N.Y. Giants (11/1) and at the L.A. Chargers (12/16).

2020 (4/2, 3/0 - KANSAS CITY) 

• Played in four games, starting in two vs. Atlanta (12/27) and the L.A. Chargers (1/3/21). On the season, he totaled 14 tackles (11 solo), 1 pass defensed and 1 fumble recovery. 
• Made his NFL debut in Week 14 at Miami (12/13).

2019 (0/0, 0/0 - KANSAS CITY) 

• Signed with Kansas City as a rookie free agent before being placed on Reserve/Did Not Report on Aug. 31. He would later be reinstated on Feb. 20, 2020.

COLLEGE 

• Played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State (201518) after redshirting his first year, appearing in 53-career games (31 starts), producing 278 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 12 passes defensed, 111/2 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries (including 1 recovered for a touchdown), and 1 interception that was returned for a touchdown. 
• His 53 games played set a new Middle Tennessee record along with his teammate, Darryl Randolph.

PERSONAL 

• Attended Horn Lake High School in Horn Lake, Miss., where he played quarterback and defensive back. 
• Played goalie for the soccer team as a sophomore.