Bears sign DT Harris to 4-year extension

 
The Chicago Bears have signed defensive tackle Tommie Harris to a four-year contract extension that runs through 2012. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Harris, a three-rime Pro Bowl selection, started 56 of his 60 career NFL games and recorded 208 tackles during his four seasons with the Bears. A 2004 first-round pick, Harris has had 13 sacks in the last two seasons - second among NFL defensive tackles. [link]

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