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There are four teams still in the hunt for an NFC wild-card berthJANUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press
CHRIS HARRIS JR.
Eligible to play Harris was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Harris benefitted from the new rules outlined by the NFL and NFL Players Association earlier this week which now allow unvaccinated players to return in five days provided they were in isolation and are asymptomatic. The veteran cornerback has hardly been a playmaker during his tenure with the Chargers, but he's stabilized the slot cornerback position and has provided a wealth of leadership among a young core group of secondary players.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Possibly eligible to play Harris (illness), who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 Monday, will be eligible to play Sunday against the Broncos if he's asymptomatic or showing improvement in his recovery fro...
Impact As an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus, Harris was expected to face a 10-day quarantine, but that timeline was cut in half Tuesday, when the NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement to set isolation time at five days for all players who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. Though Harris looks like he'll still remain away from the Chargers through at least Friday, he should be ready to go Sunday so long as his symptoms have resolved while he's in isolation. The veteran slot corner has recorded 33 tackles and an interception in 12 games for the Chargers this season.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On COVID list, out Week 17 Harris (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and won't play Sunday against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Given he was ruled out straightaway for Week 17, the news implies Harris is unvaccinated and tested positive for the virus, which requires a 10-day quarantine. Nasir Adderley (illness) is also out as the Chargers have six members of their secondary on the COVID list.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Harris Jr: "We've Got to Bounce Back Next Week" Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. speaks to the media about the Week 16 regular season game against the Houston Texans.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Chris Harris Jr: "It's a Fight All Game" Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. speaks to the media about the Week 15 regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs and his confidence in t...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Column: Teams cautious as big names land on NFL's virus list
About two dozen teams remain in the thick of the playoff scramble and teams aren't taking any chances with an ever growing number of players contracting COVID-19DECEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press
Chargers' Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. activated; Derwin James questionable, Keenan Allen out Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will be without Allen, but could have Williams Sunday
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Taken off reserve/COVID-19 list Harris has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and will play Sunday against the Giants.
Impact After being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier in the week due to close contact with Keenan Allen, Harris was removed from the list as he tested negative for five straight days. The veteran corner is coming off a game in which he recorded his first interception of the season.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' Keenan Allen won't play vs. Giants; Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. should Chargers coach Brandon Staley confirmed Keenan Allen will be unavailable Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 this week. Close contact...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Should play Sunday Harris (undisclosed) is expected to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in time to play Sunday against the Giants, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Harris landed on the reserve list as an unvaccinated close contact after Keenan Allen tested positive for the virus Monday, and the cornerback is nearing the necessary five straight days with negative test results. Harris should be available for Week 14 if he continues to produce negative tests.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Continuing to test negative Harris has continued to test negative since landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and plans to rejoin the Chargers for practice Friday, Josina Anderson of USA Today report...
Impact Allen tested positive for the virus Monday, with Harris and Mike Williams then joining Allen on the reserve/list two days later as unvaccinated close contacts. According to NFL protocols for unvaccinated players, Harris and Williams must test negative for five consecutive days before they're eligible to return to the team facility. Assuming Allen was informed of his positive test Monday morning, Harris' five-day count would be retroactive to that time, thereby allowing him to rejoin the Chargers by Friday afternoon ahead of the team's final Week 14 practice. Even if the testing window is too tight for Harris to make it back for Friday's practice, he should be on track to play Sunday against the Giants so long as he clears the necessary protocols by Saturday.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed close contact Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Harris was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a close contact of receiver Keenan Allen, who tested positive for the virus Monday, ESPN.c...
Impact Staley's acknowledgement that Harris is a close contact suggests the cornerback is unvaccinated, as vaccinated players are placed on the list only as a result of testing positive. Per the NFL's protocols for unvaccinated close contacts, Harris will be required to test negative for five days before he's eligible to rejoin the Chargers. Assuming the five-day count began Monday when Allen tested positive, Harris would be able to join the Chargers on Saturday, which would then give him a chance to be available for the team's Week 14 game against the Giants on Sunday.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' COVID issues adding up as Mike Williams, Chris Harris Jr. added to Reserve list - The Boston Globe Both players were close contacts and are "day to day", but with Keenan Allen previously testing positive, Los Angeles could be minus its top...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Chargers' Mike Williams and Chris Harris Jr. added to COVID-19 reserve list Wide receiver Mike Williams and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are not vaccinated against COVID-19, so they will not play Sunday against the Gi...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Placed on COVID-19 list The Chargers placed Harris on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact It's not yet clear whether Harris has tested positive for the virus or if he's been deemed a close contact of an infected person, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Giants up in the air. The veteran slot corner has tallied 26 tackles and an interception through nine appearances this season.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Interception in win Harris recorded four tackles (four solo) and an interception in the 41-22 win against the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact Harris intercepted his first pass of the 2021 NFL season. The veteran corner's production has been down this year, however, he was able to show flashes of his older self in this contest as he also deflected a pass. Harris and the Chargers defense get a struggling Giants offense at home next Sunday.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Harris Jr. Leaps to Intercept Potential Touchdown Pass Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. intercepts a pass in the end zone from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Takeout with Derwin James & Chris Harris Jr. Safety Derwin James and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. sit down for a candlelit picnic with quarterback Chase Daniel to rate their favorite say...
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Chris Harris Jr. Named Week 8 NFLPA Community MVP The Chargers cornerback was named the Week 8 MVP after distributing 500 bags of clothing and hygiene essentials to those experiencing homele...
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Chris Harris Jr. on Facing Patriots Offense Defensive Back Chris Harris Jr. speaks with the media on the Patriots offense, Asante Samuel Jr.'s development, and how he feels about the s...
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Will make return Sunday Harris (shoulder) will play against the Browns on Sunday, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.
Impact Harris has missed the three previous games with the shoulder injury, but he appears ready to make his return against Cleveland in Week 5. Michael Davis and Asante Samuel have drawn starts during the 32-year-old's absence, but Harris will likely retake his starting spot, which will slide one of the aforementioned corners into nickel role.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant Thursday Harris (shoulder) logged a full practice Thursday.
Impact The cornerback missed Monday's contest versus the Raiders with a shoulder injury but was active for the team's first practice of the week Thursday. He's expected to suit up for Sunday's matchup with Odell Beckham and the Browns.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
