It appears more and more likely that Chris Harris Jr. will not be a member of the Denver Broncos next season, but the team is willing to keep him happy until that time comes. Broncos General Manager John Elway and Harris’ agent, Frederick Lyles, talked over the weekend about a “contract adjustment” for Harris, Mike Klis of Denver’s 9News reports.

The sides appear to be moving closer toward a deal, Klis adds.

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That matches multiple reports from a week ago that the sides were talking about a short-team deal that would feature a pay raise for 2019 but still leave the door open for him to enter free agency in 2020.

Harris is seeking a salary in the neighborhood of $15 million per season. He is currently set to make $7.8 million in base salary in addition to the $1 million option bonus he already received.

The move is a unique one for the Broncos. Seldom do teams opt to give a player a raise without an extension to the years of his contract. Though it does keep one of the best defenders on the team and perhaps allows the two sides to continue talks as the season progresses.

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The 29-year-old's impact on the team is obvious, having earned four Pro Bowl selections over the past five years. He was also named first or second-team All-Pro three times in this stretch while playing a key role on the 2015 Super Bowl-winning squad.

He has also remained consistent throughout his time in the NFL, appearing in 123 of 124 possible games to start his career until a broken leg ended his 2018 season after 12 games.

The Broncos obviously have faith he will fully recover and once again star in the defensive secondary.