Miami traded former first-round edge rusher Charles Harris to…
Miami traded former first-round edge rusher Charles Harris to Atlanta for a 2021 seventh-round pick. Harris produced three sacks in 13 games for the Falcons in 2020 before leaving in free agency, so Atlanta received a modest one-year contribution. Miami recovered late-round draft capital from a player it no longer planned to keep. Neither side created enough lasting value to establish a meaningful advantage.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Charles Harris
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2021 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Phil Hoskins )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Dolphins moved Charles Harris to Atlanta for a 2021 seventh-round pick after three underwhelming seasons from the former No. 22 overall selection. Atlanta was taking a low-cost chance on a 25-year-old edge defender with pedigree, while Miami was clearing a roster spot and recovering any draft value it could before Harris entered the final year of his contract.
Why the Value Separated
Harris did give the Falcons some return. He appeared in 13 games in 2020 and recorded three sacks, a noticeable improvement from his final season in Miami. Still, the stint lasted only one year, and Harris left for Detroit in free agency. Atlanta therefore bought useful rotational production but not a long-term pass-rushing solution.
How the Deal Aged
Miami's return was intentionally modest. A seventh-round pick carries limited expected value, and the specific selection later moved through additional transactions rather than becoming a defining Dolphins player. The important point is that Miami converted a player it had already decided not to extend into future draft currency instead of simply losing him later for nothing.
Final Verdict
Matching C grades and an even verdict fit the scale of the transaction. Atlanta received one season of acceptable edge depth for a minimal price. Miami recovered a small asset from a disappointing former first-rounder and moved on cleanly. Neither side generated enough sustained production or draft value to claim a significant win. The grade also accounts for acquisition cost, length of useful service, positional importance, and whether later draft movement created tangible roster value rather than merely theoretical capital.