Tommie Harris

Jun 20, 2008 - Harris says the talks that led to his four-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bears were businesslike and "classy." Speaking at a Friday morning news conference at Halas Hall, the defensive tackle said he and Bears management kept negotiations private in reaching a deal that will keep him with Chicago through 2012.

Jun 19, 2008 - The Bears signed Harris to a four-year contract extension that runs through 2012 on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

Apr 8, 2008 - Chicago Bears team president Ted Phillips and coach Lovie Smith took a patient tone Tuesday regarding contract negotiations with Harris. Phillips spoke to reporters at a ceremony to present Harris with the team's annual Ed Block Courage Award on Tuesday.

Apr 8, 2008 - Chicago Bears team president Ted Phillips and coach Lovie Smith took a patient tone Tuesday regarding contract negotiations with Harris. Phillips spoke to reporters at a ceremony to present Harris with the team's annual Ed Block Courage Award on Tuesday.