The 36-year-old receiver would have counted $13.4 million against the cap in 2009, the highest of any NFL receiver. Although Indy wanted to restructure Harrison’s contract, Polian said there was no feasible way to do it.

Releasing Harrison saves the Colts about $6 million, with about $7.4 million in prorated bonuses still on the books. With three-time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne and Anthony Gonzalez ready to make up for Harrison’s absence, they couldn’t afford the luxury of keeping three former first-round picks.

Over the past two seasons, Harrison hasn’t played up to his usual standards.

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Peyton said it would be unusual without Harrison at wide receiver, but Fantasy Football owners can look no farther than Anthony Gonzalez to fill your rosters.

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Marvin Harrison is gone from the Colts