Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Bears terminated the contracts of defensive tackle Tommie Harris, linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer and offensive lineman Kevin Shaffer on Monday.
Harris, the 27-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection started six of 15 games in 2010 and registered 1 1/2 sacks and 13 total tackles.
In 104 career games — 90 starts — the seven-year veteran has compiled 28 1/2 sacks, six forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, one interception and 286 tackles with the Bears.
Hillenmeyer, 30, suffered a concussion in a preseason contest a year ago, played in Week 1 against Detroit, but never saw the field the rest of the season after experiencing concussion-like symptoms.
Over eight seasons with Chicago, spanning 101 games (69 starts), Hillenmeyer had seven sacks, a pair of interceptions and 458 tackles.
Shaffer, a nine-year NFL vet, started seven of 32 games at the right tackle position over the last two years with the Bears.
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