Tag: Damon Harrison

Ex-Giant Damon Harrison explains why Pro Bowl voting is a sham

Former New York Giants DT Damon Harrison explains why Pro Bowl voting — even player voting — is a complete and total sham.

Former New York Giants defensive lineman Damon “Snacks” Harrison, always a source of entertaining commentary, is at it again.

This time his target is Pro Bowl voting.

Harrison is likely picking up on the endless articles regarding Pro Bowl ‘snubs,’ revealing that players don’t take the voting process as seriously as the public thinks.

Several Giants, such as linebacker Bobby Okereke, running back Saquon Barkley, punter Jamie Gillan and special teamer Nick McCloud, were ‘snubbed’ this year in the voting which has several levels of voters, not just fans.

From the NFL:

Player selections were determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches, with each group’s vote counting as one-third toward determining the all-star players who will be selected to this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its Pro Bowl teams. NFL players and coaches voted on Friday, Dec. 29.

So, as you can see, this is strictly not just a fan exercise. Lots of room for cronyism and it seems merit is not held in as high a regard as suspected.

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Former Lions DT Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison retires from the NFL

Harrison made quite an impact on the Lions after being traded to Detroit in 2018

There will be no more Snacks in the NFL. Defensive tackle Damon Harrison, much better known simply as “Snacks” during his nine NFL seasons, has announced his retirement.

Harrison joined the Lions in a trade from the New York Giants during the 2018 season and stayed with Detroit through 2019. He made an immediate impact on the team’s run defense and also bagged a career-high 3.5 sacks in just 10 games with Detroit following the trade.

The one-time All-Pro started 15 games in Detroit in 2019, netting two sacks among his 49 tackles. After the season, Harrison was let go by Detroit. he played sparingly for Seattle and Green Bay in 2020 and has not been on a roster in 2021.

Harrison made the announcement on his social media feed.

His aggressive style of play and fun-loving personality off the field earned Harrison a lot more fans than most nose tackles ever accumulate. Enjoy the retirement, Snacks! You earned it.

14 ex-Jets are a win away from the Super Bowl

Jets Wire takes a look at former Jets players and coaches, who will be getting their shot to play in the Super Bowl on Championship Sunday.

While the Jets recently hired a new head coach in Robert Saleh and have gotten a head start on their offseason, there is still football left to be played.

As Championship Sunday commences this weekend, there is a mix of former Jets players and coaches in the two championship games. Two ex-Jets coaches are leading the defenses of the NFC’s two best teams, while Le’Veon Bell headlines a list of former Gang Green players hoping to play in The Big Game.

Here’s a look at all the former Jets who are a win away from the Super Bowl.

‘Big-time’ pickup Damon Harrison could play for Packers vs. Bears

New Packers DL Damon Harrison is already practicing, and could play Sunday against the Bears.

New Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Damon “Snacks” Harrison practiced with his new team on Thursday and could play Sunday in the season finale against the Chicago Bears.

The Packers claimed Harrison off of waivers from the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. He was in the building and available on Thursday.

“That’s a big-time pickup for us, especially this late in the season” coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday. “That doesn’t happen very often.”

Harrison, an All-Pro back in 2016, has been one of the most highly-regarded run defenders in football over the last decade. He’s 32 now, but the Packers are still confident he can add value as a run defender as the playoffs near.

LaFleur wasn’t 100 percent sure Harrison would play against the Bears, but the door is certainly open for him to make his Packers debut at Soldier Field.

“We’ll see how the week goes,” LaFleur said. “That’s always hard to ask somebody, but then again you’re dealing with a true pro, a veteran who has been around and seen a lot. It’s just, how fast can we get him acclimated to what we’re trying to do and what we’re asking him to do.”

LaFleur said Harrison is a “problem to block,” which made him a good fit for the Packers defensive line, especially against the run.

“I think he can give us a lot in terms of playing the nose,” LaFleur said. “He’s a really good run defender and he has been for a really long time. I’m just excited to get him in the building.”

Harrison played six games and 138 snaps with the Seahawks, who waived him on Tuesday. The Packers attempted to add him during the offseason and again during the season, but Harrison picked Seattle.

In Green Bay, Harrison will get another chance to play for a Super Bowl contender.

As a true nose tackle or one technique, Harrison should have a fairly straightforward role for the defensive line.

“Hopefully, he can get acclimated pretty quickly,” LaFleur said. “What we’ve heard, he’s a really intelligent guy, he obviously has a lot of experience. That usually expedites the learning curve for these guys.”

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Packers claim veteran DL Damon Harrison off waivers

The Packers claimed DL Damon “Snacks” Harrison off of waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.

The Green Bay Packers are adding some experienced help along the defensive line right before the postseason.

The team claimed veteran defensive lineman Damon “Snacks” Harrison off of waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, according to the league’s transaction wire on Wednesday.

Harrison was waived by the Seahawks on Tuesday. He had asked for his release after being inactive in Week 16, according to ESPN.

Once an All-Pro and widely regarded as one of the NFL’s better run-stuffers, Harrison, now 32, returned to football after a brief hiatus and signed with the Seahawks practice squad in early October. He eventually played six games in Seattle, tallying nine tackles and a forced fumble over 138 snaps.

Pro Football Focus gave Harrison high marks for his run defense in Seattle.

The Packers have been interested in Harrison dating back to the summer. He was scheduled to visit Green Bay before signing in Seattle, and the team also attempted to sign Harrison off of the Seahawks practice squad before he was promoted to the team’s active roster last month.

The Packers likely see Harrison as an upgrade as a rotational defensive lineman, especially on run downs. Mike Pettine’s defense just held Derrick Henry, the NFL’s leading rusher, to 98 yards on Sunday night.

Harrison will need to pass a physical and go through COVID-19 protocols before joining the Packers’ 53-man roster.

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Seahawks waive DT Damon Harrison after he asks for release

The Seattle Seahawks have officially waived defensive tackle Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison after he asked for his release following Week 16.

Veteran defensive tackle Damon Harrison pondered retirement after last season but eventually signed with Seattle’s practice squad this year. He made his debut in Week 10, but after six games with the team, he’s calling it quits.

Per his request, the Seahawks waived Harrison on Monday afternoon after he and coach Pete Carroll discussed the situation.

“I talked to him this morning. He’s in good spirits and all of that, he’s really grateful for the opportunity playing here and he did really well by us, but he’s done,” Carroll said on 710 ESPN Seattle. “I don’t know what will happen with any other club, but I know he’s got a big family, he’s got a bunch of kids – he’s got seven kids to corral and take care of, and it’s a very trying time and challenging, so he’s just trying to get them back home and safe.”

Harrison has made mention on Twitter of wanting to continue to play this season, but he would have limited time to clear COVID-19 testing protocols in time to make a roster.

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Pete Carroll: Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison is ‘done playing’ for Seahawks

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison is “done playing” for Seattle and has asked for his release.

Shortly before the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angles Rams matchup kicked off on Sunday, some interesting news broke concerning defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero tweeted the following:

DT Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison asked for his release after learning he’d be inactive today against the #Rams, and the team plans to grant it next week, per sources. Seattle loves Snacks and hopes he has a change of heart, but seems his mind is made up. He’d go on waivers.

Harrison was ultimately deemed inactive Sunday against the Rams.

Coach Pete Carroll confirmed the scenario Monday during his radio show on 710 ESPN Seattle.

“Snacks, he’s decided to stop playing, he’s done playing,” Carroll stated. “I talked to him this morning, he’s in good spirits and all of that, he’s really grateful for the opportunity playing here and he did really well by us, but he’s just done.”

Carroll was hesitant to speculate whether or not Harrison would consider signing with another team but just reiterated his time was over in Seattle.

“He was awesome to have around,” Carroll continued. “We loved him and I’m sorry to see him go, but we’re going to keep going.”

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Bob Quinn’s 10 worst decisions as the Lions GM

Ranking the 10 worst moves from Bob Quinn as the Detroit Lions GM

The Bob Quinn era is over in Detroit. After five years of increasingly disappointing outcomes, the Lions fired the general manager after Thursday’s humiliating loss to the Houston Texans on national television.

Quinn had some positives during his reign, to be sure. But he’s out of Detroit because the negatives outweighed them, quite dramatically in some cases.

With some input from fellow Lions Wire editor Erik Schlitt, here are the 10 worst decisions Bob Quinn made during his run as the Lions GM.

 

Seahawks sign Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison to the active roster

The Seattle Seahawks have officially signed defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Seattle Seahawks were busy Monday afternoon, announcing a number of roster moves to start Week 12. Along with placing tight veteran Greg Olsen on injured reserve, Seattle officially promoted Damon “Snacks” Harrison from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Seahawks had first signed Harrison to the practice squad in October to give him time to catch up with his conditioning and game planning. He was elevated twice already to the game-day roster – the max allowed this season.

In addition, it seems some other teams were in the hunt to snag Harrison from Seattle’s practice squad – including the Packers and Ravens – according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.

The Seahawks also signed center Brad Lundblade on Monday, filling Harrison’s spot on the practice squad roster. Lundblade has spent time with the Bengals, Jets, Panthers and Seahawks since he entered the league undrafted in 2018.

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Seahawks activate Snacks Harrison, Bo Scarbrough for Week 11

The Seattle Seahawks have activated Damon “Snacks” Harrison and running back Bo Scarbrough ahead of the Week-11 contest against Arizona.

The Seattle Seahawks announced a number of roster moves ahead of the Week-11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals slated for “Thursday Night Football” at the newly rebranded, Lumen Field.

First, Seattle has activated defensive Damon Snacks Harrison and running back Bo Scarbrough from the practice squad. Both are now available for the game-day roster.

The Seahawks have also officially placed cornerback Quinton Dunbar on the injured reserve. Dunbar was ruled out of the contest on Wednesday after nursing a knee injury.

To take his spot on the active roster, Seattle re-signed cornerback Jayson Stanley.

Kickoff against the Cardinals is set for 5:20 p.m. PT.

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