Oct 21st 2008 12:17PM by Adam Gretz (author feed)
Filed under: Patriots, NFL Injuries
Following last night’s win over the Denver Broncos, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was quoted as saying, “it doesn’t look too good,” in regards to injured safety Rodney Harrison, who was carted off the field during the fourth quarter. He was right.
Adam Schefter is reporting today that Harrison suffered a torn quad muscle in the win, and will be lost for the remainder of the season. Schefter speculates the injury could also be career-ending.Harrison, who turns 36 in December and whose contract with the Patriots is up after this season, could well have played his last down Monday night. When he was carted off the field, Harrison waved to the fans at Gillette Stadium as if he knew he was saying goodbye. Many will root for Harrison to return, and it’s always possible he could. But if he decides he wants to play, he will be attempting an improbable comeback. This is a tough injury to overcome for an aging safety.It’s a big blow to the Patriots defense, as the secondary has been an area of concern through the first seven weeks. Brandon Meriweather will likely take over the starting spot.
If this is the end for Harrison, he’ll finish his career with 34 interceptions, 30.5 sacks, 16 forced fumbles and two touchdowns.
Harrison is the second Patriots player to be lost for the season this week, as running back Laurence Maroney was placed on injured reserve prior to Monday night’s game with Denver.Continue Reading
