Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) catches the ball with one hand as New Orleans Saints cornerback Will Harris (5) tries to defend during the first half of the game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Staff photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune | [NOLA.com](http://NOLA.com))
STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD
Will Harris is leaving the New Orleans Saints to join the Washington Commanders on a two-year deal, a source with knowledge of the situation said — creating a void for the Saints at safety.
Harris, 29, started 13 games for the Saints last season. He emerged as the starter opposite Tyrann Mathieu after a crowded competition in training camp, but played well when called upon. He proved to be one of the team's better bargain signings in free agency after joining the team on a one-year, $1.2 million deal in 2024.
Harris' new contract is reportedly worth $8 million, but can grow to $10 million with incentives.
Harris now becomes the second Saints starter to leave in free agency. Cornerback Paulson Adebo signed a three-year, $54 million with the New York Giants.
In Washington, Harris will reunite with cornerback Marshon Lattimore — who the Saints traded last November in exchange for several draft picks.
Harris, who spent his first five seasons in Detroit, had 74 tackles, five passes defensed and an interception last season. He missed four games with a hamstring injury.