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Rattlers Sign Harris, Place Gatewood on IR

March 22, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - The Arizona Rattlers signed wide receiver Atnaf Harris from the practice squad on Thursday and placed Randy Gatewood on injured reserve.

Harris (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) is in his second-year in Arena Football, having been with the San Jose SaberCats in 2006. A fifth metatarsal stress fracture, however, sidelined the former Fresno State and Cal State Northridge player, who is known for his speed and ability to stretch the field.

Harris played briefly with the NFL's Houston Texans in 2002 and was on the Denver Broncos practice squad in 2003. He was originally signed by the Rattlers on Nov. 14, 2006 and began training camp this season with the team before being released on Feb. 10, 2007. Harris had recently been signed to the Rattlers practice squad.

A foot injury has landed Gatewood - the reigning Ironman of the Year - on injured reserve. He leads the team in receiving this season with 319 yards on 30 catches along with six touchdowns.

In other roster moves, the Rattlers have signed receiver Justin Taplin from their practice squad and placed OL/DL Brandon Phillips on recallable waivers.



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