The Denver Broncos will be without a key defender for Sunday’s AFC Championship game.
The Broncos feared Harris had a serious knee injury after the leaving the teams win over the Chargers, and Ian Rapoport has confirmed that Harris indeed tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
#Broncos CB Chris Harris tore his ACL, source confirmed. Rough, losing a top defender before facing Pats (@bylindsayhjones 1st reported)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2014
#Broncos CB Chris Harris only tore his ACL (tho that’s bad enough). But nothing else, so rehab should be smooth. Surgery in a few weeks
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2014
Quentin Jammer replaced Harris on the outside but the Broncos could also consider moving Champ Bailey from nickel back to the outside corner and having rookie Kayvon Webster play the nickel.