4-Time Pro Bowl Defender, Super Bowl Champion Officially Retires
October 13, 2024
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Chris Harris Jr., the talented nickel defensive back and elite corner, officially retired as a Denver Bronco on Saturday.
The Broncos plan to celebrate Harris this weekend in their upcoming matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The celebration is even more fitting given Harris also played with the Chargers from 2020-21.
“Blessed to retire a Bronco coming from nothing and fighting since I was a kid to make it,” Harris said in a post on X. “I hope my story can motivate all underdogs to accomplish your goals.”
Harris will be recognized on the field ahead of Sunday’s divisional matchup.
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos plays defense against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Chris Harris Jr…. DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos plays defense against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL Saturday.
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The 35-year-old announced in March that he was hanging up his jersey after 12 seasons in the league. The first nine years of Harris’ career in the NFL were in Denver.
When Harris made his retirement announcement a few months ago, he never had an official press conference. The full-circle moment came Saturday when the cornerback officially retired as a Bronco.
Harris was played a part in the ‘No Fly Zone’ defense that helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Throughout his tenure in Denver, Harris earned four Pro Bowl nods and three All-Pro honors. He was also a member of two AFC Champion teams.
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Harris was also named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for his performance as a slot corner in the 2010s.
The Super Bowl champion was once an undrafted free agent. Following the 2011 NFL draft, Broncos scout Dave Ziegler asked then-head coach John Fox which undrafted corner he wanted to sign.
Fox had two options, an extremely fast corner or a smart but not as fast one. Fox chose the smart one, which was Harris.
“Broncos gave me a chance and I just tried to take that opportunity and run with it,” Harris told Broncos reporter Elisa Hernandez. “It feels good to be able to close my career here, where I started at, where I was able to win a Super Bowl at. We always had that passion, always wanted to play with a great enthusiastic approach to every game. That was always my motto, always play with that energy.”
Harris will celebrate his official retirement with his wife and five daughters.
“It took a lot of hard work,” Harris said of his journey to the NFL. “From high school all the way up it was a grind. I just tried to make the most out of everything.”
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