Defensive end Charles Harris, a former first-round draft pick who was acquired in a trade with Miami, is expected to be a part of the Falcons’ defensive line rotation, coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday.
“We want to get him in, get him to know the guys, get him to know the program,” Quinn said. “Get the best version of him.”
Harris was drafted 22nd overall in the 2017 draft, but has been labeled as a bust after recording only 3.5 sacks over 41 games and eight starts.
The Falcons sent a seventh-round pick to the Dolphins to get Harris, who played at Missouri.
“We are still learning him,” Quinn said. “What’s the best weight for him so that he can really explode and be at his best. Those are things that we’ll learn as we go.”
Harris has made a good first impression during the virtual offseason program.
“He’s been a good addition for us,” Quinn said.
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