Chris Harris Jr., CB, Denver Broncos
Time with Joe Woods: Denver Broncos (2015-18)
2019 Stats: 16 starts, 56 tackles, one interception, six pass deflections, one forced fumble
With the release of cornerback T.J. Carrie and pending free agent status of defensive back Eric Murray, the Browns are in dire need of a slot cornerback.
I’m not talking running on lack of sleep for 48 hours dire… More like the movie “127 Hours” dire…
If the Cleveland Browns were a patient in the Emergency Room, Chris Harris Jr. is precisely what the doctor ordered. Harris Jr., in his first season without Woods as his defensive backs coach or defensive coordinator, had the worst statistical season of his career according to Pro Football Focus.
Under Woods, Harris Jr. became known as one of, if not THE, top slot corners in the National Football League, being named to the Pro Bowl in every season except 2017 and was named First-Team All-Pro in 2016.
Not only would Harris provide the best slot cornerback the team has seen in quite some time, but also a good veteran presence in the defensive backs room for young players like Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams.
All statistics provided by Pro Football Focus, Pro-Football-Reference