Getty ImagesLast year, the Lions and Eagles tried to trade running back Jerome Harrison for running back Ronnie Brown. But Harrison’s physical upon joining the Eagles revealed a brain tumor, nullifying the deal.
Harrison remains under contract with the Lions. According to Tim Twentyman of the team’s officials website, however, the Lions placed Harrison on the reserve/non-football illness list, ending his 2012 season.
Agent Mitch Frankel tells Twentyman that Harrison has undergone surgery, and that he is “progressing.”
Harrison entered the league with the Browns in 2006. He rushed for 862 yards in 2009.
The Browns traded Harrison to the Eagles in 2010 for running back Mike Bell, and Harrison signed with the Lions prior to the 2011 season.
We wish Jerome the best as he continues his recovery, and we hope he’ll be back on the field in 2013.
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Godspeed Jerome. I hope your recovery is complete. If you play football again, that will be the icing on the cake.
Good luck man, I hope you can return.
The trade was a good thing for him they found out he was ill. save his life good luck I wish you well.
I blame all brain tumors on football and those damn ‘Aints.
What do you think the undisclosed draft pick in that trade that never happened was?
Get well soon Jerome!
i wish him the best in his recovery…on a side note I feel like i should send him a check or something. He was the waiver wire pickup that put me over the top in my fantasy league in 2009. For that, I will be forever grateful. God Speed Jerome!!!
Blessing in disguise I tell you what.
Safe recovery, Jerome.
I think playing football is the least of his concerns. Except for the health insurance. Perhaps the physical that caught the tumor was for the best. Hopefully he will come thru this with good health.
Good luck Jerome.
mine is a question for florio et all.
is he still covered by the nfl insurance coverage and does he get paid on the nonfootball injury list??
I wish him the best and hope for a full recovery.
Best wishes for a full recovery.
The question I have is who are the two goons that voted thumbs down on the first two posts?
Get better Jerome, you were a good runner and showed flashes of greatness.
Talented, underrated player. Hope to see him play again.
The beneficence of Mr. Ford allows Harrison to “earn” his salary and doesn’t carry the stigma of a handout. I applaud Mr. Ford and the Lions for what they are doing for Harrison and his family. Very classy move.
pturner81 says:May 15, 2012 4:25 PM
What do you think the undisclosed draft pick in that trade that never happened was?
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The ONLY thing that matters about that attempted trade is the fact that Harrison’s tumor was discovered, treated and that he’s alive today.
WTF kind of name is Tim Twentyman? That has to be made up.