Another hour, another Chris Harris/Broncos update. Earlier today, we learned that Broncos GM John Elway and agent Frederick Lyles Jr. had been progressing towards a contract adjustment. However, ESPN’s Josina Anderson tweets that there’s been “no additional progress” on a new deal.
Naturally, with contradicting reports like this, the sources are attempting to accomplish something. Following this latest tweet, we can surmise that at least one party (presumably Harris’s camp, although that’s purely speculation) aren’t content with the current negotiations. In other words, while there was optimism earlier today that a new deal could soon be finalized, that may no longer be the case.
To review, Harris is set to earn $8.9MM this year in salary and bonuses. The veteran was looking for a raise and an extension, and it sounds like the Broncos were willing to satisfy part of his request; the front office was reportedly offering the cornerback a pay bump in his walk year.
As our own Zach Links pointed out earlier today, there has been some progress in talks. Harris was initially asking for more than $15MM annually, so his asking price has come down. Furthermore, the two sides have some experience with these types of negotiations, as the Broncos gave Harris a $3MM incentive package last year.
The 29-year-old has yet to practice within the Broncos’ revised 3-4 scheme due to his protest of the club’s voluntary offseason program. There was some hope that the two sides could come to an agreement in time for the Broncos’ final stretch of OTAs on Wednesday.
Let the ungrateful man go!
The recent additions to the secondary are getting PAID. Harris deserves to as well.
How many times an hour do we have to look at this? NOBODY CARES. 3 weeks worth. Enough already
How many times an hour does someone put gun to your head and force you to CLICK on the article with the headline that explains what the article is about?