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Brady HendersonESPN
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks have resigned from veteran defensive back Damon “Snacks” Harrison at his request.
The team announced the move Monday, a day after Harrison was a good risk for Seattle NFC West’s win over the Los Angeles Rams.
“He’s decided to stop playing,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday at 710 ESPN Seattle. “He’s finished playing. I talked to him this morning. He’s in a very good mood and all that. He’s very grateful for the opportunity to play here and he’s done really well for us, but he … he’s already done it.” .
Done with the Seahawks, at least. Harrison tweeted Monday that “the plan” is to play with another team this year if he “can work out the logistics,” though he added that he doesn’t care that his resignations are ruled out.
Harrison indicated on Twitter that his decision was related to his role in Seattle, although his tweets and Carroll’s comments suggest a friendly separation.
In a tweet, Harrison thanked the Seahawks and their teammates, writing that he wished he hadn’t finished, but that “it’s time for us both to move on.” In another, he wrote that he did not want to take snapshots of a young player “who deserves to be there.” He also asked members of the media to ask him any questions about his situation instead of players and coaches, who “should stay focused”.
“What’s wrong with me? I’m not sure,” Harrison tweeted. “I have to make sure my family is good before I do anything. They’re my first priority. I’d like to keep playing, but with Covid and other logistics it’s hard to pack up and leave immediately. I’ll keep ‘all posted!’ “
I want to thank my teammates and the Seahawks for allowing me to be a part of the 2020 season. I wish I didn’t have to finish, but it’s time for both of us to move on. All love 12s 💙
– Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) December 28, 2020
What happens next for me? I’m not sure, I have to make sure my family is good before I do anything. They are my first priority. I’d like to keep playing, but with Covid and other logistics it’s hard to pack up and leave immediately. I will keep it posted!
– Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) December 28, 2020
Before I sit down and try to take pictures of a young boy who deserves to be playing outside, I prefer to leave. There are many snakes in the NFL, but I’m not one …
– Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) December 28, 2020
Harrison is subject to waivers. The move leaves the Seahawks with an open list spot.
“So I don’t know what will happen to any other club, but I know he has a big family, he has a lot of kids, seven kids, to corral and care for, and it’s a very difficult and challenging time,” Carroll told the radio station. “He’s going to try to get them home and save them. It was amazing to have him around. We loved it and we’re sorry to see him leave, but we have to move on.”
The Seahawks signed 32-year-old Harrison to their training team on Oct. 7 after he decided to play in 2020. He didn’t make his Seattle debut until Nov. 15 against the Rams. The 6-foot, 5-pound, 350-pound player had to return to work in football form and then had to wait for an opening in Seattle’s defensive defensive rotation, which he achieved when Bryan Mone injured his ankle.
Harrison, a first-team All-Pro in 2016, was credited with nine tackles and a forced fight in six games with Seattle. According to Pro Football Reference, he averaged 23 defensive snapshots per game, while playing behind starters Jarran Reed and Poona Ford.
The Seahawks activated Mone off the injured reserve Saturday. He played 26 defensive snapshots against the Rams. Before the match, Harrison wished Mone and several other teammates good luck against the Rams via Twitter.
Harrison’s contract with Seattle included a base salary of $ 1.05 million. This was distributed to approximately $ 370,588 in six games.