Antoine Glenn Harris (born April 8, 1982) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2005. He played

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. Harris was also a member of the

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and

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Professional career

Tennessee Titans

After going undrafted in the

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, Harris was signed by the

as an

on April 28. He was waived on August 29. The team re-signed him to the

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on November 1, where he spent the remainder the season. Harris was re-signed by the Titans on January 13, 2006. He was waived on September 2 but re-signed to the practice squad the following day, where he spent the entire 2006 regular season.

Atlanta Falcons

Harris was signed with the

on January 10, 2007. He appeared in 13 games for the Falcons in 2007, recording 10 tackles (seven solo) and pass defensed. In 2008, Harris appeared in 12 games for the Falcons and recorded three tackles. He was placed on season-ending

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with a groin injury on December 9. Harris was re-signed to a one-year contract on March 3, 2009. On December 21, he was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

Philadelphia Eagles

Harris was signed by the

on July 29, 2010. He suffered a Lisfranc sprain during a preseason game against the

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on August 14, and was placed on

on August 15. Harris now lives in Georgia,US with his wife and two children.

References

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