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Deonte Harty Signs With Ravens

Former All-Pro return man and wide receiver Deonte Harty signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. In his lone season with the Buffalo Bills last year, Harty had 15 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown in 16 regular-season games (one start) on offense. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Assumption will likely make his biggest impact in Baltimore as a kick returner to help replace Devin Duvernay while also providing receiver depth behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor. Harty is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset. In his four seasons with the New Orleans Saints to begin his career, Harty had 64 catches (92 targets) for 793 yards and four touchdowns in 40 games (four starts).

Apr 10, 2024 11:11 PM EST

Deonte Harty Visiting With Ravens Friday

Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver and return man Deonte Harty is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. Harty is a Baltimore native and could provide some decent receiving depth for the Ravens in 2024 behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor now that it's looking unlikely that the team will re-sign Odell Beckham Jr. The 26-year-old entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Assumption in 2019 with the New Orleans Saints and was a first-team All-Pro as a returner in his rookie year. Baltimore also lost returner Devin Duvernay this offseason, so Harty would be a natural fit in the return game to replace him on special teams. With just 79 receptions (113 targets) for 943 yards and five touchdowns on offense in his five seasons in the NFL, Harty isn't really on the fantasy radar.

Apr 5, 2024 2:06 PM EST

Bills Release Deonte Harty

The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harty on Wednesday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Harty signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the team last offseason after spending four seasons with the New Orleans Saints. The release of Harty saves the organization $4.2 million on the cap. A product of Assumption University of Division II, Harty has hauled in 79 of his 113 targets for 943 yards and five touchdowns through the first 56 games of his career. In 2023, he caught just 15 passes for 150 yards and one score. However, he finished fifth among all players in average yards per punt return (12.42) and returned one for a touchdown. He will likely have a decent free-agent market as a return specialist.

Mar 6, 2024 4:29 PM EST

Decent chance at roster spot

Special teams coach Matthew Smiley mentioned Harty and Khalil Shakir this week as top options to replace Nyheim Hines (knee) as the team's primary returners this season, Patrick Warren of the Bills' official site reports. "Deonte had a lot of success in New Orleans on punt return, especially earlier in his career," Smiley said. "I think that it's always nice that somebody has NFL reps so his comfort level at that position is definitely a benefit."

Jul 30, 2023 8:57 AM EST

Placed on IR

The Saints placed Harty (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.

Oct 16, 2022 6:06 AM EST

Out with foot injury

Harty (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Oct 14, 2022 1:01 PM EST

Still not practicing

Harty (foot) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Oct 13, 2022 2:00 PM EST

Sidelined in practice Wednesday

Harty (foot) did not participate during the Saints' practice Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2022 8:04 PM EST

Dealing with turf toe

Harty suffered a turf toe injury is Sunday's Week 5 win over the Seahawks, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Oct 10, 2022 8:30 AM EST

Questionable to return

Harty (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

Oct 9, 2022 10:51 AM EST

Slated to play Sunday

Harty (foot) was a limited participant in Friday's practice session and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Sep 30, 2022 7:36 AM EST

Limited again Thursday

Harty (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Sep 29, 2022 9:36 AM EST

Limited with foot injury

Harty (foot) was limited at the Saints' practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Sep 28, 2022 9:44 AM EST

Inactive against Carolina

Harty will not play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers due to the Coach's Decision.

Sep 25, 2022 8:48 AM EST

Good to go for Week 3

Harty (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.

Sep 23, 2022 12:34 PM EST

Dealing with foot injury

Harty (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Sep 21, 2022 1:51 PM EST

Notches second catch of 2022

Harty caught his lone target for nine yards while playing 11 of his 22 total snaps on offense for the Saints during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

Sep 19, 2022 7:56 PM EST