Chris Harris Requests Trade after Benching

[cigaretteman]

Chicago Bears safety Chris Harris has formally requested to be traded after being benched for Sunday's 39-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Albert Elias, Harris' agent, tweeted Monday that the Bears have granted him permission to explore a deal for his client in advance of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

On his Facebook page, Harris wrote: "Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do for the sake of yourself and your family."

Harris, who is serving his second tour of duty with the Bears after being traded to Carolina and then reacquired, missed time earlier this season with a hamstring injury. He struggled against Detroit after returning from the injury and was inactive for the Vikings game.

Asked about Harris during his Monday briefing at Halas Hall, Smith said the veteran safety was still a member of the team, and that he was comfortable with his decision to start Major Wright and Chris Conte at safety.

"I as the head football coach felt like I knew what Chris was, wanted to get a chance to see what other players could do," Smith said.

Bears safety Harris requests trade after benching - chicagotribune.com

[Boxerdaddy]

Oh Chris... don't pout. You'll be back in there in no time.

[kberyldial]

The 'ol "for me and my family." Maybe he should go back and watch the Lions game. If he wasn't getting burnt in the secondary he was out of position against the run. NFL Chris - not for long.