SS Chris Harris Announces Retirement On Twitter

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  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    Former Chicago Bears and Carolina Panther safety Chris Harris has decided to retire.

    Harris announced his retirement on Twitter Saturday night writing, "After 8 awesome yrs in the NFL I'm deciding to retire. This was one heck of a ride and I've been extremely blessed to have played this game."

    Harris began his career with the Chicago Bears after being drafted in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, Harris was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2007 for a fifth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

    In 2010, he was dealt back to the Bears for linebacker Jamar Williams. Harris was released by the Bears in October of 2011 and claimed by the Detroit Lions, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in October 2012 and was released one month later.

    Harris was an All-Pro selection in 2010.

    Source: The Redzone