Sep 3rd 2008 1:30PM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: Bears, Colts, AFC South, NFC North, NFL InjuriesUntil yesterday, the Bears never mentioned the fact that Tommie Harris hadn’t practiced since August 21st to the media. He didn’t play the final preseason game, but it was said to be precautionary — like, “we can’t possibly risk heading into the season without our defensive line’s anchor.” Unfortunately, it looks as though the Bears may have to cross that bridge, despite being in a state of denial: A source said the Bears’ medical staff has expressed concern Harris’ knee injury might be more serious than the team first thought, but team officials rejected that idea Tuesday night.We’ll know more when the NFL injury reports are released — they are due to the league today — but a dark cloud is looming over the team right now. Tommie Harris is a stud, simply put. If you are Lovie Smith, leading a team with so many question marks heading into the season, you’d like to be able to not worry about your pro bowl defensive tackle.Continue Reading