Colts to release WR Harrison

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LOS ANGELES (TICKER) —Marvin Harrison’s days in Indianapolis appear to be numbered.

The Colts are expected to release Harrison before free agency begins next week, according to a report by the NFL Network on Thursday.

If the report is true, the move would end one of the most prolific passing combinations in NFL history.

Three-time MVP Peyton Manning and Harrison hold NFL records for most completions (971), yards (13,090) and touchdowns (110) of any quarterback-wide receiver duo.

But Harrison, 36, has lost a step and cutting him would save $7 million against the salary cap.

The Colts signed cornerback Kelvin Hayden to a five-year deal worth a reported $43 million on Wednesday and need the salary cap flexibility.

Harrison has spent his entire 13-year career in Indianapolis. He passed Cris Carter last year for second on the all-time receptions list with 1,102 catches.

An eight-time Pro Bowler, Harrison played in just five games in 2007 due to a knee injury. Last season, he caught 60 passes for a career-low 636 yards five touchdowns in 15 games.

The 19th overall pick of the 1996 draft, Harrison has 1,102 catches for 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns in 190 games with the Colts.

He has become expendable with the emergence of third-year wideout Anthony Gonzalez, who caught 57 passes for 664 yards and four TDs last season.

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