.jpg) Harris with theWashington Commanders in 2022 | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | (1982-08-06)August 6, 1982 (age 42) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | J. A. Fair (Little Rock) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Louisiana-Monroe (2001–2004) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2005: 6th round, 181st pick | ||||||||||||
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Chris Harris (born August 6, 1982) is anAmerican football coach and formersafety who is the passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach for theNew York Jets of theNational Football League (NFL). He was selected by theChicago Bears in the sixth round of the2005 NFL draft after playingcollege football for theUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe.
Harris also played with theCarolina Panthers,Detroit Lions, andJacksonville Jaguars, and has coached with the Bears,San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers,Washington Commanders, andTennessee Titans
Harris attended college atLouisiana-Monroe. After redshirting the 2000 season, he was a four-year starter from 2001 to 2004.
Harris was selected by theChicago Bears in the sixth round (181st overall) of the2005 NFL draft.[1] He won thestarting role atfree safety early during his rookie season. In the2006 preseason, Harris made a statement to a fan, Bryan Lange, that if the Bears made theSuper Bowl he would give him a ticket. In January, his statement caused a minor controversy when the Bears did in fact qualify forSuper 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 firmsitclose.com later gave Lange a ticket, quieting the controversy. Harris intercepted a pass from Colts quarterbackPeyton Manning in the first quarter of the game; however, the Bears would go on to lose the game 29–17.[2]
Harris was traded to theCarolina Panthers on August 2, 2007, for a2008 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.
On April 27, 2010, Harris was dealt back to the Bears in exchange for linebackerJamar 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 aMichael 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 firstAll-Pro-selection. On October 27, 2011, Harris was released by the Bears.
TheDetroit Lions claimed him off waivers on October 28, 2011.
Harris was signed by theJacksonville Jaguars on October 15, 2012. He was later released on November 28.[3]
On January 26, 2013, Harris announced his retirement.[4]
| Legend | |
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| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2005 | CHI | 14 | 13 | 58 | 48 | 10 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHI | 11 | 7 | 53 | 44 | 9 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CAR | 15 | 15 | 97 | 77 | 20 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 70 | 60 | 10 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | CAR | 13 | 13 | 60 | 48 | 12 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHI | 16 | 16 | 70 | 50 | 20 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DET | 8 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | JAX | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 101 | 88 | 439 | 352 | 87 | 1.0 | 12 | 16 | 200 | 0 | 44 | 37 | 14 | 9 | 54 | 0 | ||
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2005 | CHI | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CAR | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHI | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 7 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
On January 28, 2013, Harris was hired by the Bears as a defensive quality control coach.[5] He was not retained by new Bears head coachJohn Fox in 2015.[6]
Harris joined the San Diego Chargers as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2016.[7]
Harris joined theWashington Football Team as their defensive backs coach in 2020.[8]
On January 21, 2023, theTennessee Titans hired Harris as their defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach.[9] Following the 2023 season, Harris was retained by new head coachBrian Callahan in the same role.[10] On January 27, 2025, it was announced that Harris and the Titans would be parting ways.[11]
On January 31, 2025, theNew York Jets hired Harris to serve as their defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator.[12]
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