In the 2006 preseason, Harris made a statement to a fan, Bryan Lange, that if the Bears made the Super Bowl he would give him a ticket. In January, his statement caused a minor controversy when the Bears did in fact qualify for Super Bowl XLI. Lange stood outside of Bears team headquarters holding a sign saying "Chris Harris, you promised." Harris claimed that he was joking and would not be able to fulfill the request due to family ticket obligations. Ticket brokerage firm sitclose.com later gave Lange a ticket, quieting the controversy. Harris intercepted a pass from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in the first quarter of the game; however, the Bears would go on to lose the game 29–17.[1]
Carolina Panthers
Harris was traded to the Carolina Panthers on August 2, 2007 for a 2008 5th round draft pick. Harris started 15 games in 2007 finishing with 101 tackles, and also setting a team record as he led the league with eight forced fumbles.
In 2008, the Panthers rewarded Harris with a four-year contract extension. He finished the 2008 season with 70 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception.
Chicago Bears (second stint)
On April 27, 2010, Harris was dealt back to the Bears in exchange for linebacker Jamar Williams. In his first season back in Chicago, Harris recorded 70 tackles and a career-high five interceptions that he returned for 69 yards. In week 12, he was the first player of the season to intercept a Michael Vick pass as he picked off Vick in Chicago's end zone to help the Bears beat the Eagles 31–26. Following his performance during the 2010 season, Harris received his first All-Pro-selection. On October 27, 2011, Harris was released by the Bears.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers on October 28, 2011.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Harris was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 15, 2012. He was later released on November 28.[2]
On January 26, 2013, Harris announced his retirement.[3]
Coaching career
Chicago Bears
On January 28, 2013 Harris was hired by the Bears as a defensive quality control coach.[4] He was not retained by new Bears head coach John Fox in 2015.[5]
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
Harris joined the San Diego Chargers as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2016, and remained with the team when they moved to Los Angeles and became the Los Angeles Chargers.[6][7]
^. Chicago Sun-Times. 2005-01-25. Archived from the original on 2007-02-06. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
^. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
^Chris Harris' tweet, announcing his own retirement
^Chris Harris hired as defensive quality control coach.
^Wright, Michael C. (February 10, 2015). "Chris Harris won't be back with Bears in 2015". ESPN. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
^Wilson, Aaron. "Chargers hire Chris Harris as assistant secondary coach". National Football Post. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
^Borquez, Gavino (February 14, 2018). "Full Chargers 2018 coaching staff revealed". USA Today. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
^"Redskins Announce Coaching Staff". Redskins.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
External links
Washington Commanders profile
January 02, 2023
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For the active football cornerback see Chris Harris Jr Chris Harris born August 6 1982 is an American football coach and former safety who is the defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League NFL He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft after playing college football for the University of Louisiana at Monroe Harris also played with the Carolina Panthers Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars Chris HarrisHarris with the Washington Commanders in 2022Washington CommandersPosition Defensive backs coachPersonal informationBorn 1982 08 06 August 6 1982 age 40 Little Rock ArkansasHeight 6 ft 0 in 1 83 m Weight 211 lb 96 kg Career informationHigh school J A Fair Little Rock College Louisiana MonroeNFL Draft 2005 Round 6 Pick 181Career historyAs a player Chicago Bears 2005 2006 Carolina Panthers 2007 2009 Chicago Bears 2010 2011 Detroit Lions 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 As a coach Chicago Bears 2013 2014 Defensive quality control coach San Diego Los Angeles Chargers 2016 2019 Assistant defensive backs coach Washington Football Team Commanders 2020 present Defensive backs coachCareer highlights and awardsSecond team All Pro 2010 NFL forced fumbles leader 2007 Career NFL statisticsTackles 439Sacks 1Forced fumbles 13Fumble recoveries 8Interceptions 16Player stats at NFL com Contents 1 College career 2 Professional career 2 1 First stint with Bears 2 2 Carolina Panthers 2 3 Chicago Bears second stint 2 4 Detroit Lions 2 5 Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Coaching career 3 1 Chicago Bears 3 2 San Diego Los Angeles Chargers 3 3 Washington Football Team Commanders 4 References 5 External linksCollege career EditHarris attended college at Louisiana Monroe After redshirting the 2000 season he was a four year starter from 2001 2004 Professional career EditFirst stint with Bears Edit As a rookie Harris won the starting role for the free safety position over Mike Green early in the season In the 2006 preseason Harris made a statement to a fan Bryan Lange that if the Bears made the Super Bowl he would give him a ticket In January his statement caused a minor controversy when the Bears did in fact qualify for Super Bowl XLI Lange stood outside of Bears team headquarters holding a sign saying Chris Harris you promised Harris claimed that he was joking and would not be able to fulfill the request due to family ticket obligations Ticket brokerage firm sitclose com later gave Lange a ticket quieting the controversy Harris intercepted a pass from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in the first quarter of the game however the Bears would go on to lose the game 29 17 1 Carolina Panthers Edit Harris was traded to the Carolina Panthers on August 2 2007 for a 2008 5th round draft pick Harris started 15 games in 2007 finishing with 101 tackles and also setting a team record as he led the league with eight forced fumbles In 2008 the Panthers rewarded Harris with a four year contract extension He finished the 2008 season with 70 tackles 2 forced fumbles and 1 interception Chicago Bears second stint Edit On April 27 2010 Harris was dealt back to the Bears in exchange for linebacker Jamar Williams In his first season back in Chicago Harris recorded 70 tackles and a career high five interceptions that he returned for 69 yards In week 12 he was the first player of the season to intercept a Michael Vick pass as he picked off Vick in Chicago s end zone to help the Bears beat the Eagles 31 26 Following his performance during the 2010 season Harris received his first All Pro selection On October 27 2011 Harris was released by the Bears Detroit Lions Edit The Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers on October 28 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars Edit Harris was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 15 2012 He was later released on November 28 2 On January 26 2013 Harris announced his retirement 3 Coaching career EditChicago Bears Edit On January 28 2013 Harris was hired by the Bears as a defensive quality control coach 4 He was not retained by new Bears head coach John Fox in 2015 5 San Diego Los Angeles Chargers Edit Harris joined the San Diego Chargers as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2016 and remained with the team when they moved to Los Angeles and became the Los Angeles Chargers 6 7 Washington Football Team Commanders Edit Harris joined the Washington Football Team as their defensive backs coach in 2020 8 References Edit It s on tape Fan demands Bears player fulfill ticket vow Chicago Sun Times 2005 01 25 Archived from the original on 2007 02 06 Retrieved 2010 05 10 Jaguars add four players to 53 man roster Parmele amp Middleton to IR Archived from the original on 2016 03 05 Retrieved 2012 12 13 Chris Harris tweet announcing his own retirement Chris Harris hired as defensive quality control coach Wright Michael C February 10 2015 Chris Harris won t be back with Bears in 2015 ESPN Retrieved February 10 2015 Wilson Aaron Chargers hire Chris Harris as assistant secondary coach National Football Post Retrieved December 11 2018 Borquez Gavino February 14 2018 Full Chargers 2018 coaching staff revealed USA Today Retrieved December 11 2018 Redskins Announce Coaching Staff Redskins com Retrieved 15 January 2020 External links EditOfficial website Washington Commanders profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chris Harris safety amp oldid 1123351065, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
