PokerPacker Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Didn't see this coming. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/106869733.html Harris is done in Green Bay By Tom Silverstein of the Journal Sentinel Nov. 8, 2010 |(12) Comments Green Bay -- Cornerback Al Harris won't play for the Green Bay Packers this season. Harris told ESPN 540 in Milwaukee that the Packers were going to release him on Monday. Attempts to reach Harris all day Sunday were unsuccessful, but doubts about whether the Packers thought he had enough left to activate him from the physically unable to perform list popped up when the club didn't active him for the third consecutive week. Harris began practicing three weeks ago Monday, and the deadline for making a decision on his future is Monday. The Packers' options are to activate him, release him or put him on injured reserve. Harris was coming back from a catastrophic knee injury he suffered against San Francisco a year ago. He spent all off-season working feverishly to get his knee back in shape, but at 35 years old the odds were against him. The Packers appear set at the nickel position with rookie Sam Shields, who had his first career interception, but also was beaten for a touchdown and several other completions. Behind Shields, the Packers have Pat Lee, who missed the Dallas game with an ankle injury, and Brandon Underwood, who has been playing only special teams. Safety Atari Bigby, who was activated from PUP on Saturday, said Harris worked hard to get back on the field but that it was out of his control as to whether the Packers would want him back. Harris essentially was in a three-week tryout, but was not deemed good enough to warrant playing time by the Packers. It wouldn't make sense for Green Bay to put him on injured reserve and have to pay his salary. His best bet is to try to hook on with another team. No one will pick him up on waivers because his $2 million-plus salary is too high. More than likely, he will have to hook on with another team at a near minimum salary. *********** As surprised as I am, it does seem to make sense. Woodson is reigning DPOY, Williams is outplaying Woodson this year, and Sam Shields has played really well in the nickel role and could very well be one of the starters of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Joe Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I would love to see the Giants give him a shot. If he's got anything left, another veteran presence in the secondary couldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I wonder if he could play FS for the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 I wonder if he could play FS for the Skins. I wouldn't go about moving him out of CB. I bet he'd make a great nickel corner, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 its official, Al Harris is a free agent http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-Release-CB-Harris/8e92d1c8-7de9-446e-a1d1-2ba9024c8cd2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I was never really impressed with Al Harris, hes not better than Phillip Buchanon to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Too many injuries and his age. I hope we pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Dime Back then. He's better than Barnes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Did he go on waivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora @J_Wiebs we will know in an hour or so if he got claimed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Lol, THIS this will be the guy we get out of all the available people so far, haha, book it son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora Al Harris clears waivers. Teams concerned with his injury status/salary. Will need to pass physical but there is definite interest Adam_Schefter Adam Schefter RT @smslatts: Any word if teams put a claim on Al Harris? ... Nobody did. Nobody wanted $2.5 million contract. Now free to sign anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Lol, THIS this will be the guy we get out of all the available people so far, haha, book it son I haven't watched very many GB games. Why is this a LOL? Wouldn't he provide some depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 In his prime Al Harris was an excellent, physical man to man corner but with his age and that knee I'm not sure he'll be able to contribute much any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 I think Al Harris still has something left in the tank. I wish him luck. High character and quality player. At the very least, he'll be a locker room leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hopefully the Boys pick him up and convert him to FS. Ball is terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 He got signed by Miami. He's taking his talents to Souf Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dime Back then. He's better than Barnes... And when exactly has Barnes been given a chance? Why should we keep taking other teams scrubs? Shouldn't we at least try to develop Barnes and some of our other younger players? We aren't winning a SB this year, so I'd rather pass on an injured old guy. He got signed by Miami. He's taking his talents to Souf Beach. GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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