Oct 6
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said he has talked to DT Tommie Harris and resolved the issues. Harris was suspended for the team's Week 5 game. Angelo said, "We tried just to get his attention. He's going through some things not unlike a lot of people. And we've helped Tommie, like we do every player if we can." Harris said he was late to treatments for his knee and admitted being emotionally distraught over personal issues. Sources also indicated Harris had an argument with head coach Lovie Smith partly over the team's release of WR Mark Bradley, who recently signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Oct 2
According to the Chicago Tribune, Harris was not on the practice field Thursday, which could indicate that his knee injury is more serious than first believed.
Advice: Harris didn't play against Philadelphia last week, and has sat out consecutive practices. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle underwent offseason knee surgery and has been bothered by soreness since early in the preseason. Harris aggravated the condition during a 27-24 overtime loss to Tampa Bay in Week 3.
