The Detroit Lions are planning on releasing Damon Harrison but a social media post from Harrison on Friday night has shed a bit more light on the situation, calling the pending separation a “mutual agreement”.
The Lions have not addressed this situation publically, but in a recent interview, general manager Bob Quinn said the organization is currently examing their roster, having conversations with potential Lions free agents and “hoping to have a few things done in the next week or so”, which is likely when they will announce the move.
Acknowledging the separation is going to happen, Harrison wrote the following message on Twitter (displayed in picture form, so the entire message is visible) :
Harrison has always shown class in his interactions while in Detroit and his parting message is no different — taking the time to address and thank the Lions fans and individuals that aren’t in the public eye.
“I grew to have a genuine love for the people of Detroit because of their passion for EVERYTHING Detroit,” Harrison said. “You guys embraced me and made me feel as if I was one of your own and I am forever grateful for you guys. I’m going to miss my teammates for sure but the ones I’ll to miss the most are the ones you guys never see.”
It was a frustrating season for Harrison, who saw a regression in play in 2019 and it culminated in an emotional post-game interview where Harrison admitted he was contemplating retirement.
It appears Harrison is still considering his options, although NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero is reporting he wants to continue his playing career. Whatever his decision is, we at Lions Wire wish him the best of luck.