I think the Assistant part is the key. Doesn't say anything about parting ways with Thomas.
Chiefs Hire Al Harris to
Assist Defense/Secondary
Posted 24 minutes ago
Reid Ferrin Chiefs Insider KCChiefs.com Email @KCChiefs_Reid
Harris reunites with coach Reid and Dorsey
The Kansas City Chiefs made a key addition to their coaching staff on Friday, naming Al Harris as
defensive assistant/secondary coach.
The two-time Pro Bowl player, Al Harris begins his first full season as an NFL assistant coach in Kansas City, joining the staff of his first NFL head coach, Andy Reid.
But wait, it gets even better.
Harris played for coach Reid from 1999-2002 and was later acquired by the Green Bay Packers personnel team that included current Chiefs general manager John Dorsey.
“We are happy to add Al to our staff,” Reid said. "Al's playing experience over 15 years will bring a unique perspective for our players.”
Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round (169th overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft, Harris went on to play in 194 games (128 starts) with Philadelphia (1998-02), Green Bay (2003-09), Miami (2010) and St. Louis (2011).
The former All-Pro selection spent two seasons (1993-94) at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas. He then transferred to Texas A&M University-Kingsville (1995-96) and was a first-team All-Lone Star Conference pick in his senior season.
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