Report: Bears agree to terms with former Browns TE Demetrius Harris on 1-year deal

When it comes to top priorities for the Bears this offseason, addressing the tight end position ranks near the top of the list.

The Bears have started to address that need ahead of free agency by agreeing to terms with former Browns tight end Demetrius Harris on a one-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Harris played tight end with the Chiefs from 2014-2018, including in 2017 when Matt Nagy was offensive coordinator. The Browns released Harris on Monday.

The #Bears have added a free agent before free agency begins, agreeing to terms on a 1-year deal with former #Browns TE Demetrius Harris, sources say. The athletic Harris spent time with coach Matt Nagy when both were in Kansas City, as Chicago begins to upgrade the TE position.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 19, 2020

Harris figures to occupy the “Y” tight end position — although he can also play the “U” — which also happens to be where Adam Shaheen plays. Harris was the ninth-ranked blocking tight end last season, according to Pro Football Focus. Not to mention, he also had more receiving yards than any Bears tight end in 2019.

In his career, Harris has caught 72 passes for 754 yards with nine touchdowns.

Harris is the first tight end acquisition for the Bears this offseason, but you figure he won’t be the last — whether that’s in free agency or the NFL Draft.