The
Carolina Panthers have signed starting strong safety
Chris Harris to a four-year contract extension through the 2012 season.
One of the team's most consistent defenders in 2007, when he posted 97 tackles and a remarkable eight forced fumbles, Harris will earn about $3 million per year
The Panthers also re-signed left tackle
Travelle Wharton to a six-year deal Thursday.
Harris, a former
Chicago Bears part-time starter, figures to bank about $5.5 million to $6 million in the first two years.
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