The Los Angeles Chargers picked up one of the best cornerbacks on the open market earlier this month, signing Chris Harris Jr. to a two-year deal.

So, why did Harris decide to join the Chargers?

Well, apparently, it was because of how Los Angeles said it plans to use him.

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, general manager Tom Telesco and defensive backs coach Ron Milus told Harris they would be using him a lot in the slot, which is where he prefers to play:

“That was the main thing that they brought to me,” Harris said.

Prior to even signing with LA, Harris said that fit was going to play a major role in where he signed. He even specified that he wanted to play more in the slot:

“Definitely how they’re going to use me,” Harris said of how he would evaluate potential suitors in free agency, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “This is my first season not playing the slot. That’s where I know I’m the best in the league, in the slot.”

It seems that the Chargers immediately outlined for Harris that he would be spending a lot of time in the slot, which was enough to convince him to jump aboard.

Harris spent the first nine years of his career with the Denver Broncos and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he registered 56 tackles, an interception and six passes defended.

The 30-year-old made four Pro Bowls and earned one First-Team All-Pro selection during his time with the Broncos.