http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2143 Recent articles about Al Harris en-us Last season the Packers struggled to a 6-10 season and, as a result, only sent three players to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu.  All three came from the defensive backfield as Charles Woodson, Al Harris, and Nick Collins made the trip after posting the 12th ranked pass defense and combining for 14 interceptions and 41 [...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:03:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Which_Packers_Deserve_to_Make_the_Pro_Bowl/1666842 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Which_Packers_Deserve_to_Make_the_Pro_Bowl/1666842 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Which_Packers_Deserve_to_Make_the_Pro_Bowl/1666842 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a65a84e07967d78e9ba39c4bd8b9602b806e367b/small/Green_Bay_Packers_816f.jpg The Green Bay Packers just announced the signing of TE Tom Crabtree to the practice squad.  The big news here is that they didn't sign a cornerback to replace CB Trevor Ford, who was recently promoted to the active roster. Despite the loss of CB Al Harris, the other recent signing of CB Josh Bell meant they didn't need another DB. There was a rumor about them bringing back CB Joe Porter, but apparently that came to nothing.  As f... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:16:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_Squad_Packers_Sign_TE_Tom_Crabtree/1665574 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_Squad_Packers_Sign_TE_Tom_Crabtree/1665574 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_Squad_Packers_Sign_TE_Tom_Crabtree/1665574 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9d1816ef9300baf8bedb23300a622cbd6fff09bd/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341300.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D00EB6B54BE6A9BE31.jpg   The Green Bay Packers defense is now ranked #1 in the NFL.  Dom Capers and the coaching staff have taken the woeful defense from a year ago a long way.  The scheme change from a 4-3 to a 3-4 alignment washeavily criticized earlier this season when fans were outraged at the 'misuse' of key players like OLB Aaron Kampman and CB Al Harris.  With both of these players lost for the season to ACL injuries, the Packers look to maintain their ranking atop ... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:28:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Best_Defense_in_the_Leauge/1665478 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Best_Defense_in_the_Leauge/1665478 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Best_Defense_in_the_Leauge/1665478 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20df8e4e6fc0dd41604da8fd1834fb56fb30adb2/small/Green_Bay_Packers_e33c.jpg The Packers' unofficial second bye week is unofficially over, as coaches return to work and players come back in town today. Practice resumes on Tuesday and hits full swing on Thursday as preparations intensify for next Monday's game against Baltimore (6-5).As Pete Dougherty pointed out in his story today, the Packers' 7-4 record would put them in the playoffs if the season ended today. But to seal their spot, they'll likely have to win three of their last five games -- a stre... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:05:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Packers_go_back_to_work/1652871 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Packers_go_back_to_work/1652871 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Packers_go_back_to_work/1652871 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/9501f4cbe43c625235c9e0b599d6e4e08d444cd9/small/Green_Bay_Packers_64a9.jpg The Packers have lost both Al Harris and Aaron Kampman for the season because of knee injuries. Eric Mangini and Jim Schwartz talked after Mangini implied that the Lions faked injuries on Sunday and the two "cleared the air."  It apparently dawned on Mangini that he was simply deflecting blame by making those accusations, and he took some responsibility for the loss during today's press conference. "At the end of the day we're accountable for losing the gam... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:35:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Wednesday_Notes_Schwartz_and_Mangini_Clear_the_Air/1634228 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Wednesday_Notes_Schwartz_and_Mangini_Clear_the_Air/1634228 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Wednesday_Notes_Schwartz_and_Mangini_Clear_the_Air/1634228 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9d1816ef9300baf8bedb23300a622cbd6fff09bd/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341300.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D00EB6B54BE6A9BE31.jpg As expected, the Green Bay Packers have shipped cornerback Al Harris to injured reserve, due to a torn ACL suffered on Sunday against the 49ers.His roster spot has been filled by cornerback Trevor Ford, a street free agent from Troy... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:51:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Al_Harris_heads_to_IR/1631973 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Al_Harris_heads_to_IR/1631973 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Al_Harris_heads_to_IR/1631973 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/ed08a7683f3cd41bff18ffb08971a9de6967c5c4/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93306375.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0CF780DB3240F887B9F19D2C759DB1A07182B38F7B9BCF283.jpg With their game on Thursday this week, the Packers appeared to be in decent health for their full, non-padded practice Tuesday. At least after accounting for cornerback Al Harris and outside linebacker Aaron Kampman, both of whom sustained season-ending knee injuries last week.Of the other players who didn't practice, the two who didn't suit up last week were halfack Ahman Green (groin) and right tackle Allen Barbre (ankle).The others who didn't practice were cornerback Charles Wo... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_practice_update/1624989 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_practice_update/1624989 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_practice_update/1624989 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/8/b87a5d1903cbccc21e1d01da2d7985dbcfd47113/small/Green_Bay_Packers_0aaf.jpg More photos » by Paul Sancya - AP Browse more photos » The Packers didn't practice on Monday, but they still had to file an injury report. It's a fairly long list, with a number of starters listed, but it's too early to tell if anyone other than LB Aaron Kampman and CB Al Harris will be out on Thursday. The Packers will miss both of them, but they will remain strong on defense.  Back in October, t... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:10:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_at_Lions_An_Early_Look_At_Injuries/1622503 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_at_Lions_An_Early_Look_At_Injuries/1622503 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_at_Lions_An_Early_Look_At_Injuries/1622503 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/f/cf799fb02b1881853d408191476bebd3ace0f26e/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f75385993.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930BC49759B409636E5182AFFA8D8A5964.jpg More photos » by Morry Gash - AP about 8 hours ago: Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, left, watches as trainers look at Al Harris' knee during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 30-24. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Browse more photos » It's been reported by the Journal-Sentinel that the Green B... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:16:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_Al_Harris_and_Aaron_Kampman_Are_Out_For_The_Season/1615783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_Al_Harris_and_Aaron_Kampman_Are_Out_For_The_Season/1615783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_Al_Harris_and_Aaron_Kampman_Are_Out_For_The_Season/1615783 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/9501f4cbe43c625235c9e0b599d6e4e08d444cd9/small/Green_Bay_Packers_64a9.jpg Earlier Sunday, we told you that Packers cornerback Al Harris is expected to miss the season with a torn ACL. We also told you outside linebacker Aaron Kampma left the game with a serious knee knee injury, and now both... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:19:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_expected_to_miss_season/1615283 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_expected_to_miss_season/1615283 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_expected_to_miss_season/1615283 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cdf91255c617744271cbac825d85a452448c4cad/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92335414.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0313A8079C50FB8D3C488FADE0D409B99334EE0AF15316260.jpg Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris is carted from the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Harris is believed to have a torn ACL, which would end his season.Corey Wilson/Press-GazetteTaking a late-night spin through the headlines from the Packers' 30-24 win over San Francisco on Sunday ...* The Packers found some rhythm on offense while racking up 484 yards and 23 first-half points.* One difference was the return of TE Jerm... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:38:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Headlines_from_Sundays_game_against_San_Francisco/1615091 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Headlines_from_Sundays_game_against_San_Francisco/1615091 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Headlines_from_Sundays_game_against_San_Francisco/1615091 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cdf91255c617744271cbac825d85a452448c4cad/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92335414.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0313A8079C50FB8D3C488FADE0D409B99334EE0AF15316260.jpg Cornerback Al Harris' knee injury is indeed a torn ACL, according to his agent, meaning he is out for the season.Harris will undergo an MRI tomorrow just to make sure, but Packers team physician Dr. Patrick McKenzie has diagnosed it as a torn ACL."McKenzie thinks it's a torn ACL," said Jack Bechta, Harris' agent. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:58:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Harris_has_torn_ACL/1613579 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Harris_has_torn_ACL/1613579 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Harris_has_torn_ACL/1613579 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/132c4158920e536bb266ba6004023371ea24a6a2/small/Green_Bay_Packers_3bcd.jpg Coach Mike McCarthy said in his post-game press conference that CB Al Harris and LB Aaron Kampman both suffered knee injuries. McCarthy said he wouldn't know the extent of the injuries until Monday, but admitted they "don't look very good. There is some concern."RB Ryan Grant suffered a stinger near the end of the game, but McCarthy was hopeful he would be all right.-- Mike Vandermause Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:34:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_to_Harris_Kampman_dont_look_good/1613096 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_to_Harris_Kampman_dont_look_good/1613096 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_to_Harris_Kampman_dont_look_good/1613096 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9d1816ef9300baf8bedb23300a622cbd6fff09bd/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341300.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D00EB6B54BE6A9BE31.jpg What it takes to have a long, rewarding career. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:22:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFLs_Workout_Warriors/930867 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFLs_Workout_Warriors/930867 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFLs_Workout_Warriors/930867 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2b4308c004e51cf391415249218e8d5019df155/small/alharris.jpg