The Bengals today signed free agent LB Joe Giles-Harris to a one-year contract for the 2025 season.
Originally a college free agent signee of Jacksonville in 2019, Giles-Harris (6-2, 234) was on Cincinnati's practice squad for one game late last season. He also has spent time on the practice squads and rosters of the Jaguars ('19-20 and '24), the Buffalo Bills ('21 and '22) and the New England Patriots (2023 and '24). He has played in 22 total NFL games with three starts and recorded 20 tackles and one sack on defense, as well as 10 tackles on special teams. He will be classified as a second-year player in 2025.
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New England Patriots linebacker Joe Giles-Harris plays against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots linebacker Joe Giles-Harris, middle left, returns an interception against Washington Commanders guard Michael Deiter (60) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
New England Patriots linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (53) reacts after his interception in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (42) covers a kick during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (43) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. Bears won 41-17. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (43) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) blocks against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (43) readies at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
New England Patriots linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (44) in coverage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Patriots 24-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (44) runs after the ball carrier during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 17-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
