The Green Bay Packers have released CB Al Harris. The transaction was announced Monday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

Harris, who was acquired by Green Bay from Philadelphia in a trade in 2003, started all 102 games he played in for the Packers over seven seasons (2003-09). He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2007 and 2008 and earned second-team All-Pro honors from The Associated Press in 2007. Harris set the Packers single-season record for passes defensed (tracked since 1982) with 28 in 2004, and he posted 14 interceptions and 108 passes defensed during his time in Green Bay.

We want to thank Al for his contributions to the Green Bay Packers, Thompson said. His hard work, dedication and professionalism have been the keys to his success. During his time here, he has been a valuable member of our organization and our community. We wish him the very best in the future and he will always be a part of the Packer family.

The question now, is that if Shields follows trend and goes down, what are we left with? Jarrett Bush and Brandon Underwood. Both are still a little green IMO. Thats the only thing that really makes me nervous about dropping Harris. It is hard for me to believe that Harris wouldn't do a better job, even if he is behind Shields, than Bush and Underwood. I hope I'm wrong, because there is a lot of season left. Hopefully the next two weeks are good to Pat Lee.

"peteralan71" wrote:

So lets piece this together a bit, Harris gets word weekly to get ready, then after 3 weeks are up, sounds a bit surprised and blindsided.

As much as I like the roster and coaching staff we have built.. it seems we still have a bit of communication breakdowns in the organization.

I don't mind them making a decision to move on, but somewhat a bit disappointed that this should be a surprise to Al. A veteran player that has paid his due with a club shouldn't have such a reaction. He should be deal with in an honest approach and straightforward leaving the player in a complete understanding and not surprised and taking that to the media.

Unless there was a disconnect between player personnel and the coaching staff.. which still reeks of communication issues.

IMO anyway.

"pack93z" wrote:

"Ted and I have been upfront with the process," McCarthy said. Has not talked to Harris yet, but Thompson was trying to get ahold of him.

This is my point right here.. from his Monday presser.