In brief: Ex-Coug RB traded to Eagles
Football: Jerome Harrison finally broke free on another long run.
Disappointed with his role in Cleveland’s offense this season, the former Washington State star was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday for Mike Bell in an exchange of running backs.
Harrison thought this season would be so much more after rushing for a club-record 286 yards – the third most in NFL history – against Kansas City last season and gaining 561 yards in Cleveland’s final three games.
The 5-foot-9, 205-pounder figured he had finally proved himself worthy of being an every-down back, but the Browns obviously didn’t think so when they traded for Peyton Hillis during the offseason and drafted Montario Hardesty in the second round.
On Sunday, Harrison gained 6 yards on six attempts in a loss to Atlanta. One week earlier, he didn’t get a carry in a win over Cincinnati, playing only on special teams and in the game’s three final plays when quarterback Seneca Wallace dropped to his knee and ran out the clock.
Harrison practiced with the Browns on Wednesday.
Associated Press