When listing the impending Broncos free agents, receiver Demaryius Thomas and tight end Julius Thomas quickly come to mind. The guy gets far less attention -- but who could be just as important as both Thomases -- is cornerback Chris Harris.
Harris no longer is an impending free agent. The Broncos have announced that Harris has signed a five-year extension. He’s now under contract through 2019.
“Chris is a young, ascending player who has consistently performed at a high level during his first four years in the NFL,” G.M. John Elway said. “He joined the Broncos as a college free agent and has worked tirelessly to become one of the league’s best at his position.
“It’s a priority for us to develop and reward our own players as we continue assembling the best possible team. Whether it’s on the field or in the community, we are proud to have Chris representing the Broncos for many years to come.”
Undrafted in 2011, Harris appeared in 16 games with four starts as a rookie. The following year, he became a regular starter. He has 10 career interceptions, three this season.