Jerome Harrison has brain tumor
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Jerome Harrison has brain tumor
Jonathan Tamari
Eagles doctors found a brain tumor when they examined running back Jerome Harrison after his trade from the Detroit Lions to Philadelphia, The Inquirer has confirmed.
ESPN, which first reported the diagnosis, also reported that Harrison's outlook for his health and playing career are both good.
The Eagles traded Ronnie Brown for Harrison and a seventh round draft pick in 2013, but the deal was voided Wednesday when Harrison failed his physical. The Eagles did not disclose why Harrison failed and would not comment on the report today, citing both privacy concerns and the fact that Harrison is once again a member of the Lions. Harrison, 28, was not on the field for Lions practice Thursday, and head coach Jim Schwartz would not comment on the player's health, according to reports out of Detroit. His agent did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on Twitter that had it not been for the trade and physical, doctors might still be unaware of the tumor. "Trade might have saved his life," Schefter wrote.
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Best trade for a player in history. I mean for the player that is.— eaglessuperfan- praying for you Jerome...once an Eagle always an Eagle. God bless.— Hammer859
- Wow, what a shock. God bless him and his family. It is strange that a trade, which most guys don't exactly welcome, may have saved his life. I hope it does.— 1983ufgator
- Wow. thoughts and prayers with him and his family...— sore richard
- the eagles finally did something worthwhile....hope he has a speedy recovery.— pokerplayersunite
- does howie roseman have to give back the 7th round pick
— oliver north - Who would have thought that Ronnie Brown's stupid, backwards throw would wind up saving another guy's life?— mikegdj
- Get well Jerome.— Tyrone Biggums
- This trade may have saved Jerome's life...Thank you Lord ! johnnyu— john ullman
- Never want to hear news like that.— bill the pill
Comment removed.- I was wondering the same thing. Maybe it's routine. — Roger Podacter
- i might be totally wrong on this,
but i remember seeing or reading that each player has a brain scan taken with their physical before the start of training camp and if that player gets dinged during the season, they can compare scans after the ding to healthy scans from the start of training camp to determine the extent of damage and recovery progress.— bloodymess 
WOW hope he comes out of this on the positive side. God truly works in mysterious ways.- indeed He does.
sneaking around giving people tumors, then allowing them to be discovered in a chance physical.
rather mysterious behavior.
but all part of the Plan, I ma told.— ekw555 - GOD BLESS YOU! WE KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.— cesar20
- He's in my prayers.— DelcoSchmelco
- Thank God. My prayers go out to you and your family. I hope they caught it early enough.— matty177
- definitely in our prayers. WOW— MIKEI
- So much for a prson's privacy. However I hope Jerome reaps the benefits of all the good thoughts and energy being sent his way.— unbelieveable!
- God Bless you Jerome! Here's hoping you make a speedy recovery!
— oharabri - Comment removed.
- That trade may have saved his life.. Wow..— drbob1
- myjobsucks your a idiot..save that garbage for another blog..this one is more serious and isnt about football..have some respect for once in your ignorant life.— bigjay215
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- The Lord works in mysterious ways.— Mr. Underhill
- Somebody up there likes Jerome!! Be well asap!— billtfla
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- myjobsucks - This isn't about the Eagles this is about a man's health and well being. You give us Philly fans a bad reputation with that classless post.
- My guess? He works for the Cowboys, hence "myjobsucks".
Or else maybe cabana boy on Fire Island. - Wow...I guess this trade was worthwhile after all. Unbelieveable...poor guy...Godspeed— warreninrochester
- Wow...best catch of the season. Godspeed in your recovery.— 2ndNlong
- Fight like an Eagle Jerome!— adipaolo
- i guess the tumor developed after he signed with the lions. I would imagine a physical would have been involved there.— palmyra21
- does howie roseman have to give back the 7th round pick— oliver north
- Doesn't every player take a physical before training camp? How did they miss it then?— dedhed
- If you gone pay millions...you checking every nook and cranny. They said tumor not cancer and that is key. a tumor can be shrunk and reduced with meds.
I'm glad to see Godly people up in Philly. Brother Love Abounds I See !!!— PreacherTeacher - best wishes Jerome. It's like that kid who was hit by the golf ball and they found a tumor. Amazing!— Old26er
- Who frigging cares about the 7th round draft pick?— dasher
- Thank God they found it. This trade was meant to be, starting with the Ronnie Brown fumble, thank the Eagles Brain trust again !!— joe vig
- Some things just happen for a season. In this case a very good reason. Get well Jerome Harrison!— PhillyFanSouth
- Jerome,
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Eagle_1960 - Interesting question with regards to why the Lions didn't detect it. I'm guessing medical testing is not standard, but team-by-team based. Birds are just more thorough...still, I agree the best catch of the season. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.— Grazman
- The person posting as myjobsucks has to be the rudest, most callous, thoughtless individual posting these days. What a sh*thead.— Grazman
- Best wishes to Jerome and his family. Is this another possible consequence of the repeated blows to the head suffered by football players?— rwellsinbc
- I don't think I would like ESPN poking into my health issues and sharing in with the world. How many of his friends learned of this by clicking on a computer or turning on the TV.
Bless you and your family, I couldn't wait for you to play in midnight green again, now just get better! When you do please come back to philly.— willbert31 - People, please promise not to bash Reid nor the Eagles for making this trade. Reid may be the most hated man in Philly. But don't hate him for saving a man's life!— eaglesondefense
- so Harrison makes out twice.
he gets diagnosed and does not have to join the Eagles.
definitely win/win for him.— ekw555 - ewk555-That was rude!— eaglesondefense
- God bless the trade!— theeman1
- Best of luck Jerome. Get well soon.— Erik L.
- Best wishes for the young man! Hopefully, all will be well!— JBinPA
- Guess the Birds have some experience with this since Patterson's collaspe during training camp...Lucky he was sent to Philly.— ekimonimod
- Wow! Sorry to hear that! May the Lord continue to bless him and his family during this difficult time.— Panthro2011
- continue to bless him with what, more tumors?
I guess that's a "blessing in disguise" ?— ekw555 - now that doesn't sound very Christian, Panthro.
— ekw555 - Speedy recovery Jerome. No matter what jersey you wear, we're pulling for you.— hockeyfan00
- WOW! thats shocking news Brain Tumor ouch! well im glad he found out when he was young or that would of effect him alot in the future but yes god does work Miracles god bless— VickaDelphia24
- The old 'trade the player with the brain tumor' trick. I hope Harrsion beats this and is back on the gridiron soon.— rockinrob
- My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harrison family <3— caitlincb
- Thoughts & Prayers Jerome! Get well soon!— ChangeISNeeded
- Who knew that being denied a trade to the eagles would save your life and also your career?— flavious27
- I am an Eagle-hater, but I am a human. My prayers for a recovery. This goes way beyond the sidelines...— Hoofty
- Will Fat Andy STILL get fired ? Someone please say 'YES' !!— techdiver
- great to hear the prognosis is good..— larry and stan
- It kinda reminds me of the time when Mitch Williams nailed Krukker in the cajones with a wet towel... that lead to Kruk finding out about his cancer and might have saved his life or at least helped a lot.— MattPSU
Its a blessing in one way and in another it tells you exactly how the NFL treats the players it supposedly look out for. The Eagles traded for or purchased Harrison until it found out it was spoiled meat so they sent it back to the store it came from. Instead of just getting him the surgery he needs as a human being in one of the best operating cities in America the Eagles sent him back to Detroit and now he is the Lions problem. For all the BS the NFL was spinning during the lockout how they were pro players and how the lockouts was about VETERAN players not getting the money they deserved in comparison with rookies. They made Greed the catalysis when the NFL views both the old players and the new players exactly the same. They are products, meat, and usage viable commodities.— Zeru- myjobsucks.....congratulations..even with lots of competition you finally win the biggest jerk/loser award.— bleedgreen
lol, come on bleedgreen, I thought his post was pretty funny myself. I think everyone is over-reacting. the guys life was not in jeapardy or anything. The NFL tests for concussion with MRI all the time and they would have found this eventually if he kept complaining of not feeling well or had symtoms. The tumor is obvioulsy benign. He will be fine. I think its funny that Detroit probably knew something was wrong with the guy, but they probably werent sure what, and so they almost successfuly dumped him off to Fat Andy. the trade w/o the medical aspect was TOTAL STUPIDITY. JH will be fine. Reid will undoubetedly pick him up when hes coaching in Cleveland or Kansas City next year, now that hes had a surgery he will be set for life on any Andy Reid future roster.- Comment removed.
- ...used to manage at a national eyeglass retail chain. brain tumors, cataracts etc can be detected early with a routine yearly eye exam. seen it happen many times. get one
- if in fact the "outlook for his health and playing career are good," then he does not have a malignant tumor, and probably has a benign meningioma. Brain surgery is never trivial, but the difference between benign and malignant brain tumors is huge.— doc35
- We're here in a town that lost 2 beloved Phils to malignant brain tumors, Tug and Vuke. Jerome Harrison is indeed lucky and blessed if it is indeed benign. Just a very strange set of circumstances that resulted in his diagnosis. Now, let's see how the Ford family takes care of their own.... I wish nothing but the best for Jerome Harrison.— DelawareRiverRat
- Best of luck Jerome. You're in my thoughts.— ej610
- Philly, Thanks for Saving Harrison's Life, rooting for Lions then Philly the rest of the season.— DetroitLionsFan
- Philly, Thanks for Saving Harrison's Life, rooting for Lions then Philly the rest of the season.— DetroitLionsFan
Stay up playa!!!- All I can say is WOW and it is a great blessing that this has been found early. I am sure he will make a full recovery, it seems he has someone looking over him.— TKL008
- Best to you Jerome. Hopefully was caught early, and wishing a full recovery.— hallux
- I am an alum of Washington State, where Jerome was one of the best RBs in school history. I currently live in Philly and was delighted that he played for the Eagles last year. He is in my prayers. All the best to him and his family. I hope he is able to continue his football career.— SeaMichelle
- just a thought on the god works in mysterious ways thing. um, god could also *NOT* give him a tumor in the first place.— djack10
- I guess the Eagles give better physicals than the Lions. I bet nobody was expecting to see that as the reason for the trade to fall through.— urbnasty
- myjobsucks..your or you're still an idiot either way..this article has nothing to do with reid or football— bigjay215
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