The Buffalo Bills abruptly cut six veterans, including wide receiver Deonte Harty, prior to the opening of free agency.
In March of last year, Harty agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract with Buffalo. In 2024, the All-Pro received a base salary of $2.6 million, with a $5.7 million cap hit. His release netted the Bills more than $4 million.
After a month, Harty has finally settled into the NFL, and he couldn’t be happier. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network revealed that Harty would be signing a one-year contract.
The Baltimore native kick returner is also claiming a hometown discount. Harty and the Ravens agreed to a $1.29 million, one-year contract.
On April 10, the Baltimore Ravens. Harty made a brief statement on X, the previous Twitter platform, following the announcement of the deal.
Harty never fully settled in as a member of the Bills offence, but in the regular season finale versus the Miami Dolphins, he displayed his explosiveness by setting a team record with a 96-yard punt return touchdown that changed the course of the game. In the end, the Bills prevailed 21-14, securing the No. 2 spot and the AFC East championship.
The 26-year-old didn’t carry over his success into the postseason despite being named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Harty has 15 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown at the end of the regular season. He caught two out of every two targets for 37 yards in two postseason games.
On April 10, the Baltimore Ravens. Harty made a brief statement on X, the previous Twitter platform, following the announcement of the deal.
