Saturday, September 6, 2008

Rush releases wide receiver Damian Harrell

The Chicago Rush has released wide receiver Damian Harrell, the team announced today.

"With the emergence of the young receivers on our roster - including Travis LaTendresse and AFL Rookie of the Year Donovan Morgan - we felt it was important to try to strengthen some other areas of the team," said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee. "With the free-agency signing period set to begin next month, this move frees up cap space which we can use to build depth in other areas."

Signed as a free agent last October, Harrell, 33, finished the 2008 season as the team's second-leading receiver, catching 94 passes for 1,165 yards and 25 touchdowns, and earning Second Team All-Arena honors.

The 10-year veteran ranks first in AFL history in touchdown receptions (320), third in receiving yards (13,046) and fourth in receptions (987).

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