The Washington Commanders will be looking for more than just an offensive coordinator over the next few weeks. On Saturday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported that defensive backs coach Chris Harris is leaving Washington for a position with the Tennessee Titans.
Harris’ new title with the Titans is defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach. Tennessee’s defensive coordinator is Shane Bowen. Head coach Mike Vrabel is considered one of the best in the NFL.
Per Pelissero, Harris remains in play for other defensive coordinator positions.
The #Titans plan to hire Chris Harris as their defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach, per sources.
Harris, who spent the past three seasons with the #Commanders, remains in play for defensive coordinator jobs elsewhere, too. A highly respected assistant.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 21, 2023
Harris is the second assistant that head coach Ron Rivera must replace. Washington has already had multiple interviews for its vacant offensive coordinator position.
Harris arrived in Washington in 2020 with Rivera. Harris is highly regarded, but Washington struggled in the secondary the first two years of his tenure. In 2022, things turned around as young players such as cornerback Benjamin St-Juste and safety Darrick Forrest took significant steps forward. Harris also oversaw the development of safety Kamren Curl, who should be one of Washington’s top candidates for a contract extension this offseason.
It’s only a matter of time before Harris lands a defensive coordinator position, and for him, this gets him one step closer after his work with the Commanders.
