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Chiefs release cornerback Vernon Harris, sign cornerback Malcolm Jackson

Wide receiver Mike Williams (15) had the ball knocked out of his hands by defensive back Vernon Harris (48) during Chiefs training camp Tuesday at Missouri Western State University. The Chiefs released Harris on Saturday.
Wide receiver Mike Williams (15) had the ball knocked out of his hands by defensive back Vernon Harris (48) during Chiefs training camp Tuesday at Missouri Western State University. The Chiefs released Harris on Saturday. skeyser@kcstar.com

The Chiefs released one cornerback and added another Saturday, as they parted ways with undrafted rookie Vernon Harris and signed Malcolm Jackson.

Jackson, who is also an undrafted rookie, is listed at 5 feet 10 and 183 pounds. As a senior at Charleston Southern, he recorded 47 tackles, one interception and 12 pass deflections.

This story was originally published August 6, 2016 at 5:45 PM with the headline "Chiefs release cornerback Vernon Harris, sign cornerback Malcolm Jackson."

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