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Profile
Age
29
Yrs Pro
6
Drafted
2019 · R? · #?
Frame & Athleticism2019 Combine · vs all LBs 2000-2024
40-Yard Dash4.7536th · Below Avg
Bench Press1711th · Below Avg
Vertical Jump29.510th · Below Avg
Broad Jump11120th · Below Avg
Career6 NFL seasons on active rosters
Seasons
6
Games on Roster
32
Career Production
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Contract1 yr remaining · $956K in cap hits 2026
Total value$1.2M
Per year$1.2M
Seasons left1 thru 2026
Signed 2026
Cap hit by season
$956K
2026out
FA
2027 Guaranteed salaryRest of the cap hit
If released before June 1First season a cut saves cap: 2026
2026Dead money$0Saves$956K
2026 cap hit: $956K base salary.
Cap hit ranks #146 of 223 active LBs.
2026 dead money if released: — before June 1, — after June 1. If traded: — before June 1, — after June 1.
2026 Position Rating#115 of 127 linebackers · through week 8
10
Tackles per game1.16th
Tackles for loss per game0.019th
Sacks and QB hits per game0.021st
Passes defended and interceptions per game0.022nd
Forced fumbles per game0.037th
Percentile among 127 linebackers with enough playing time. 7 games this season. His 2025 rating (43) counts for 36% of this one, less as he plays more. Rated on tackles and ball production: play-by-play does not record who covered each throw. Source: NFL play-by-play via nflverse, and FTN charting.
Grades & Position RankVs active LBs
Overall
51st
Production
18th
Size
52nd
Cap Hit
34th
Tenure
78th
Transaction History7 entries
Sep 26, 2026SigningCIN: Signed LB Joe Giles-Harris off the practice squad to the active roster—
Sep 19, 2026StatusCIN: Elevated QB Josh Johnson and LB Joe Giles-Harris to the active roster—
Sep 12, 2026StatusJoe Giles-Harris status: Practice Squad → Active—
Sep 12, 2026StatusCIN: Elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and TE Tanner Hudson from the practice squad—
Aug 31, 2026SigningJoe Giles-Harris (LB) added to roster—
Aug 30, 2026LeftJoe Giles-Harris (LB) no longer on roster—
Jan 5, 2026ExtensionCIN: Signed DE Isaiah Foskey, LBs Joe Giles-Harris and Shaka Heyward, TE Cam Grandy, S PJ Jules and WR Mitch Tinsley to one-year contract extensions—
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