Jerome Harrison Reportedly Has Brain Tumor
by Sean Yuille on Oct 20, 2011 1:15 PM EDT
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PrintThe trade between the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles involving Ronnie Brown and Jerome Harrison was voided on Wednesday because of health issues with Harrison. What specifically was wrong was unclear, but the assumption was he failed his physical.
As it turns out, the trade was voided because Harrison's physical revealed he has a brain tumor, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Adam Schefter Without trade, Jerome Harrison doesn't get physical. Without physical, doctors don't find brain tumor. Trade might have saved his life.
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Yesterday, it was disappointing to hear that the Lions were unable to acquire Brown. Today, it's shocking to find out the trade was voided because of such a serious issue. Obviously, as Schefter suggested, it was a blessing that the Lions and Eagles tried to make a move involving Harrison, because it resulted in doctors discovering the tumor during the physical.
Schefter says that although Harrison is not expected to play again in 2011, "his long-term prognosis both for life and his football career appear to be good." That's great to hear.
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I expect Mayhew is getting a free agent list together now
Harrison will have to be on IR no doubt
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I went thru that list
Good find btw, just retreads and unknowns.
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Julius is washed up
Portis has had alot of problems staying healthy. Did Joquie Bell ever land a fulltime spot. Wouldn’t mind giving him a shot now
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by The Profiler on Oct 20, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He is on the Saints' Practice Squad.
Might be worth giving him a spot on our 53, If Harrison and Best go on IR we are gonna HAVE TO sign someone.
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster.html
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As a Portis FF owner last season
we shouldn’t go anywhere near him. Keiland Williams was more effective than Portis was last year for the Skins. If we’re looking for nothing but depth, then bringing back Aaron Brown should be priority #1.
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maybe from a FF perspective
but from an overall position he was solid for them before the “pop”. His protection value alone would be invaluable to us. I don’t know how much he has in the tank to actually carry the rock but that isn’t the extent of his value.
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Wow
Good luck Jerome
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by YpsilantiJeff on Oct 20, 2011 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 23 recs
+1
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by David Tokarz on Oct 20, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
ditto and then some
just saw the news on this and thought “wow!” … what else CAN you say, right?
thoughts and prayers to Harrison and props to all Lions fans as I know it’s a sad day for all of you as well …
here’s to the very, very best for Mr Jerome Harrison!
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How amazing is it that if Ronnie Brown doesn’t inexplicably just throw the ball on the ground three weeks and more or less cost the Eagles a game, he probably doesn’t get traded and therefore Harrison never finds out he has a brain tumor?
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OMG...
wow… that’s just crazy. Hope they’re able to successfully remove it… but damn. My prayers will definitely go out to Jerome.
Yes, best wishes to Jerome for successful surgery and a good recovery.
My 2011 Lions season prediction: 12 wins and 4 losses. I made this prediction the week after the New England preseason game. It's looking a little pessimistic right now.
More bad news could be coming soon
If true that could better be called expected news
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Get well soon Jerome.
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We need our leading tackler back BADLY
Enough of these big runs already.
good luck Jerome!!!
Obviously that trade was a miracle in disguise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Good luck buddy and Godspeed!!!
by slopes44 on Oct 20, 2011 2:08 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Wow..
Lost a close friend recently to the exact same condition, he was 18 years old. Amazing stroke of fate for Harrison to find this out, thoughts go out to him and his family, hopefully this is the last we hear Harrison and brain tumor in the same sentence again.
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by Slum Village Allstar on Oct 20, 2011 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 13 recs
Anybody see the latest on Best?
http://www.freep.com/article/20111020/SPORTS01/111020036/1049/sports01
Not looking good at RB!!!
good luck jerome
whether you make i back to the nfl or not, this is a huge deal, we will always consider you a lion now no matter what! good luck to you and your your road ahead. this is WAY bigger than football and we are all prayin for ya brah.
I was hearing reports today about aaron brown and his inconsistency with playbook knowledge.Basically for as long as he had been with the lions his knowlegde of the playbook was dismal and caused the FO to part ways with him.I liked AB for his speed and explosiveness but if what was being said is true I’m not so sure I would want him on the field either.
Best of luck, Jerome
Brain tumor, even if non-malignant, is a lot to deal with. I hope he pulls thru that and ends up winning.
I was under the impression players go through a physical when they sign with teams
At least, they should do that…it makes sense
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by TheLoneDavid on Oct 20, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Wondered why we hadn't seen him on the field
and what a thing to happen to a young guy like that..prayers go out to him and his family.
Is our training grounds cursed or something? Does What is with running backs and injuries on our team? Did Barry curse us as he left? Gotta wonder with what’s happened with these guys the past years. Hopefully it ends now.
And hope Jerome gets through healthy and safely.
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If Best is out for a while...
I’d like to see what Stefan Logan could do in his place.
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I'd rather see what Keiland does.
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I wouldn't.
"I don't take shit from anybody... If I have to throw somebody on their neck two times for them to understand that, it's that simple. They are not going to disgrace me." -Ndamukong Suh
I would like to see him get some more carries for sure
along with Logan. What each brings to the team is completely different.
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Good luck Jerome
Wish ya the best.
I beleive Mayhew just saved a mans life
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Tiki, Portis, or Westbrook
Can’t hurt to see what these dudes have left, right? It’s a long shot, but with Best and Harrison out, we have to rely on Morris, Williams, and Logan. Color me less than thrilled :/
by LionGuy016 on Oct 20, 2011 3:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
All 3 combined?
put Logan back there instead
"I like to win all the time, so all the time I play with myself."
Tiki - Isn't he retired? Same for Westbrook?
and I already mentioned this but Keiland Williams was more productive last year than Portis was for the Skins…
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Give
K Williams a shot. He can’t be any worse than:
suck, sucks, suckier.
( Tiki, Portis, or Westbrook )
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Nope, not retired. He unretired this year but no teams gave him a look.
Even if KWill was productive for the Skins, he hasn’t done jack for us. Mayhew needs to do something cuz our backfield isn’t scaring anyone.
by LionGuy016 on Oct 20, 2011 4:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
19 attempts isn't really enough to say he hasn't done jack for us.
Especially considering how productive he was for the Skins as a receiver, Keiland hasn’t even registered a reception yet.
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Regardless
Of what KWill has or has not done, all I’m saying is that the Lions would be remiss in not taking a hard look at the available veteran RBs. No harm in kicking the tires.
by LionGuy016 on Oct 20, 2011 10:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd rather any of those guys than Tiki
In fact, I’d rather Lebron than Tiki.
In fact, I’d rather Betty White than Tiki.
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When
can she come in for a look at?
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hard to be upset about this now
When it ends up saving someone’s life.
by chaunce on Oct 20, 2011 3:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Great point, C!
Wishing the best for Jerome…
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I'm all for Logan
Getting more time back there. I don’t think we’re gonna have much success running up the gut no matter who’s in there, but getting Logan into some open space every once in a while would be fun to seee… I’d be happy if the three of them split time about equally
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And I’m glad Harrison is ok and found out about this now rather than later
Detroit Lions = Super Bowl Champs in 2013... Only thing that could top it is a possible world appocalypse the year before
Second reminder this week that this is just a game
First, Dan Wheldon’s death right after the loss kept things in perspective. Now, this news on Harrison… I’m glad this doesn’t have to end in tragedy. Best wishes to both families and to Harrison in his recovery.
On that note, if the rumors on Best are true, let it be, as long as he can live a healthy life. Life > football, work, and anything else.
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by halfbackattack33 on Oct 20, 2011 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
here's to JH playing again sometime in the future
get well soon buddy, i hope you’re out there somewhere reading this, all NFL fans are behind you.
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Ronnie Brown
Mayhew will probably still look at whatelse he can do to aquire Brown but I would almost like them to bring in Portis, Westbrook, and Barber too see if there is anything left there.
Not much since the trade deadline passed
Although this kind of thing makes deadline deals look stupid. The NFL should have a renegotiation policy in situations like this.
The trade deadline
is a joke. just like the ps rules are a joke.
trade dead line should be extended to week 8.
practice squad should be player for player or a 7th round pick. No poaching.
God bless JH.
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But I don’t really get why there is a trade deadline. How about you can trade anyone up until the playoffs start?
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i dont think half the guys on the PS were even 7th rounders to begin with...
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The issue is
If you push it back to week 8, then you’ll just see teams waiting til week 8 to make a move. Same situation as current really, this would have happened if the deadline were week 8, too, it just would have been less advaned notice on the hell issues.
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by Mavyrk on Oct 20, 2011 9:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
health* rather
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by Mavyrk on Oct 20, 2011 9:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jerome wasn't my favorite player on the team..
But good luck to him. I hope he gets better. I’m rooting for anyone battling cancer.
Good luck and get well Jerome
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Hope everything works out and they get it treated, pray for courage for the family and doctors part!
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Personally, I would rather see a bold initiative
a 2nd for Ben Tate? Something strong, because this team has the potential. There are backs out there. It would be a shame to limp through the rest of the season for a lack of RB. I always had concerns about Best. I thought a 1st was too high for such a pick. That said, I want the Lions to succeed, not fail. Bite the bullet and over pay for an RB that can produce, rather than a washed up also ran. Mayhew, take us to the Promised Land!
Trade deadline has past, It's either a FA or some Practice Squad guy. Can't trade for anyone.
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by j16941 on Oct 20, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, but you know and I know
there are ways around that. It is a bad situation, I understand this. But the status quo appears to be trouble. Something has got to give.
not really sure what you mean about "a way around" the trade deadline...
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ok....am i reaching?
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by hostage42 on Oct 20, 2011 8:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
or
Lendale white…..just gotta put a foot in his ass,lol.
by hostage42 on Oct 20, 2011 8:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Clay isn't exactly fast tho, there were OL drafted with faster 40 times for example
I like the idea of having a look at Westbrook and Portis. Even more than that I like the idea of snagging Ian Johnson since we already know he’s decent. Perhaps there are other PS fodder being considered too. That would be my likely guess
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by Ee Oulo on Oct 20, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Glad to see you all care about the man...
and not just the affect this has on the ball club. I certainly hope everything works out well for him and wish Jerome the best.
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lions should give Ian Johnson a look
Caleb King is on the vikings PS, he has great potential
by RaysOfHope on Oct 21, 2011 11:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Eric Wright
Was excused from practice yesterday to go to the hospital with Jerome. Just want to express how classy of a dude wright is.I like that dudes character both on and off field.One of my favorite pick ups for sure.
Yeah thats what i figured.
I just think its cool that he’s there for his friend in a time like this.Shows alot about his character.
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