Brandon Harris ready to help Titans in secondary

Cornerback Brandon Harris was out of a job three weeks ago, released by the Texans just prior to the start of the season.

But the Titans claimed him, and if veteran cornerback Jason McCourty isn't able to play because of a groin injury, he'll likely see action in some packages against the Bengals on Sunday (noon, WTVF-5, 104.5-FM).

The same goes for rookie defensive back Marqueston Huff. Defensive coordinator Ray Horton named both players as potential fill-ins as McCourty was limited Thursday for the second straight day.

If McCourty can't go, Coty Sensabaugh would start with Blidi-Wreh Wilson. Harris and Huff are on call for packages with extra defensive backs.

Harris played in 31 games for the Texans from 2011-13. He said he's up to speed with the defense after a crash course and that his confidence never wavered following his release from the Texans.

"I'm expecting to play, and I'm fully ready to go if J-Mac can't go,'' Harris said. "I feel very confident with the defense. I've caught up and feel like I know what I am doing. I have complete confidence in myself, and 100 percent believe in my ability and I know what type of player I am. I have never wavered at all."

Huff, a fourth-round pick out of Wyoming, played on special teams in the first two games.

"I am a rookie and I get a chance to show the whole world, and most importantly my teammates, that I deserve to be here and I can play in this league,'' Huff said. "This is something I have been waiting on. I have been preparing to play."


(tennessean.com)