J-Russ
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CHIEFS CHOP NAPOLEON HARRIS
Posted by Mike Florio on October 14, 2008, 5:47 p.m.
Unable to find a trade partner for Napoleon Harris, the Kansas City Chiefs have released the veteran linebacker, according to Adam Schefter of NFLN.
Originally selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 2002 draft, Harris was sent to the Vikings along with a first-round pick and a seventh-round pick for Randy Moss in early 2005.
Harris started three games for the Vikings in 2005 and 14 in 2006. He joined the Chiefs as an unrestricted free agent in 2007, appearing in every game and starting 13.
He had yet to play in 2008.
Harris was under contract through 2012. Because he was cut before the trade deadline, he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
And dont be surprised if the Vikings come calling, given that E.J. Henderon is on IR and his replacement, David Herron, was injured on Sunday against the Lions. In fact, our guess is that the Chiefs were hoping to get the Vikes to trade for Harris, and that the Vikings signed Dontarrius Thomas on Monday to make clear to K.C. that Minnesota wouldnt give up anything to get Harris back.
Now that Harris is available, dont be surprised if he returns to Minnesota.
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Rick Smith, I hope you ain't sitting around at home watching NFL Replay. Get on the phone with NH, ASAP. Maybe someone should give him a heads up on this info, like they did with Brown telegraphing thing. Just to make sure he knows Harris is out on the market.
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