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Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr. continues to make impact on, off the field

CB Chris Harris Jr. spoke to Chargers Wire about what it meant to be named NFLPA Community MVP and his foundation.

Chargers veteran cornerback Chris Harris Jr. was named the Week 8 NFLPA Community MVP on Friday. Harris distributed 500 bags of clothing and hygiene essentials to those in Los Angeles experiencing homelessness.

The 32-year old spoke on receiving the accolade: “It means a lot. There’s a lot of players that do a lot, that put time and money into building those relationships off the build and to be able to uplift the community.”

Though Harris was recognized for impacting the Los Angeles community this week, his helping hand also reaches communities in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas through the Chris Harris Jr. Foundation.

The foundation was formed in 2012 by Harris and his wife. The organization was initially developed to focus on helping the youth. However, as the foundation has evolved, the focus has expanded to anyone in need.

“We’ve been blessed to be able to impact thousands of people,” Harris said.

With 11 years in the NFL, the Super Bowl Champion has made a name for himself as a talented defensive back in the league.

“I feel like I was one of the guys to put the nickel on the map, playing man, playing zone, playing multiple coverages,” Harris said. “That’s part of my legacy for sure.”

But his legacy has more to do with more than just football. Harris has and continues to make an impact on and off the field. Winning the Week 8 Community MVP is just the latest reminder of the cornerback’s influence.

Chargers inactives: See who’s in and who’s out for Week 4 vs. Raiders

There are five players inactive for the Chargers in Week 4.

The Los Angeles Chargers are at home in the primetime, set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4 of the regular season.

Here is a look at their inactives today:

DB Chris Harris

QB Easton Stick

TE Tre’ McKitty

OL Brenden Jaimes

RB Joshua Kelley

For the third consecutive week, Harris will be unavailable due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, Tevaughn Campbell will most likely get the start in the slot.

What was Chargers’ ‘smartest move’ of the offseason?

Bolstering the defense with the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback was the Los Angeles Chargers’ smartest move.

Coming off a disastrous 2019 season, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco knew that changes needed to be made to the roster in order to avoid falling into the same hole.

Telesco made a handful of solid signings in free agency and brought in a great haul through the draft. But there might’ve not been a smarter move by him than acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Chris Harris Jr.

Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox laid out the smartest move each team made this offseason, and for him, the signing of Harris was the one that knocked it out of the park.

The Los Angeles Chargers may have drafted quarterback Justin Herbert to be their future. However, if the Chargers are going to be successful in 2020, it’s likely to come on the strength of their defense.

With players like Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Derwin James and rookie linebacker Kenneth Murray in the fold, L.A. has the potential to field an elite defense. The addition of free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. makes that defense even better.

Harris may be 30 years old, but he’s a productive and versatile defensive back. He can play outside or at nickel, and he racked up 16 passes defended and four interceptions over the last two seasons.

Getting Harris for two years at $17 million was a great deal and a sharp move.

I pegged the signing of offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga as being Telesco’s best acquisition this offseason. But acquiring Harris came in right behind at No. 2 on the list.

The addition of Harris gives Los Angeles the label of being one of the top defenses in the NFL, which features the likes of defensive end Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, linebackers Drue Tranquill and Kenneth Murray, safety Derwin James and cornerbacks Casey Hayward and Desmond King.

The Chiefs have won the division the past four seasons, which has been accomplished primarily with their high-powered offense. In order to stay toe-to-toe with Kansas City, Los Angeles’ defense has been to be stout, and the acquisition takes last year’s No. 6 overall defense to a near elite status.

Harris will be a key piece in the back end of the defense, stating that he will play both in the slot and outside, perhaps even “some emergency safety” this upcoming season. No matter what scheme or role he’s in, Harris’ presence will be evident on a weekly basis.