De’Vante Harris is returning to the Buccaneers on a one-year deal, the team announced. The cornerback was previously non-tendered by the organization, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The 25-year-old was picked up by Tampa Bay last offseason after being waived by the Saints. He started the season on the injured reserve and was later waived by the Bucs, but the team re-signed him a month later. Harris proceeded to play in 10 games for Tampa Bay, compiling nine tackles and three passes defended. The former Texas A&M product has 31 career games under his belt.
He’ll be rejoining a crowded cornerbacks depth chart in Tampa Bay. If Harris has any hope of playing a significant role, he’ll have to somehow jump at least one of Vernon Hargreaves, Carlton Davis, Ryan Smith and David Rivers III.