Coach Jeff Fisher says the Tennessee Titans are not pursuing veteran wide receiver Marvin Harrison. Fisher said Wednesday the team has had no contact with the free agent or his agent. The Titans had been mentioned specifically in an ESPN report as a team interested in the former outstanding Colts receiver. Fisher said he did not know where the reporter got that information but there was no possibility of Harrison joining the Titans. Harrison finished his Colts career with 1,102 receptions... Read Full Story
"I've always treasured the time I've had with him because I respected him so much as a person. He worked so hard at his craft , he was always so prepared and he did every little thing he could to win. And he did it with quiet dignity, superb professionalism and with a sense of contribution to the team , that really is second to none." --Bill Polian, Indianapolis Colts' team president., discussing his relationship with Marvin Harrison. To date, Marvin Harrison has caught 1,102 passes (#2 in... Read Full Story
NEW YORK, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Pro-Bowl wide receiver Marvin
Harrison was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday,
breaking up the greatest pass-catch partnership in the NFL. "We today have released Marvin Harrison because of salary
cap considerations," Colts president Bill Polian said in a
statement on the team's website (www.colts.com). "Marvin let us know his preference was to be released. "Both (Colts owner) Jim Irsay and I felt very strongly that
after Marvin's long and dedicated... Read Full Story
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King is reporting that former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is planning on retiring. The report stated that Harrison’s injured knee as well as his inability to get it healthy is the reason for walking away.
Here was a quote from King: “I’ve been told reliably that Marvin Harrison’s not playing any more. Knee hurts. Can’t get healthy like the old Marvin.”
It’s been a tough offseason for Harrison, who was released February 25th by the Colts after he didn’t... Read Full Story
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King is reporting that former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is planning on retiring. The report stated that Harrison’s injured knee as well as his inability to get it healthy is the reason for walking away.
Here was a quote from King: “I’ve been told reliably that Marvin Harrison’s not playing any more. Knee hurts. Can’t get healthy like the old Marvin.”
It’s been a tough offseason for Harrison, who was released February 25th by the Colts after he didn’t... Read Full Story
A report is out there stating that WR Marvin Harrison wants to be released from the Colts. Today’s Indy Star says that the team has not made up their minds for sure that they want to get rid of Harrison, and that they aer still talking about what to do about his large cap number:
Colts president Bill Polian said the team still is discussing whether it will bring back wide receiver Marvin Harrison for a 14th season. The team’s all-time leading receiver would count $13.4 million against... Read Full Story
Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is still on the market and no one has said anything about visits or any contract offers.
I still believe he would be great fit for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. They need a wide receiver and Harrison needs a place where he could shine and Motown Philly is the place.
I wonder what’s taking so long for someone to pick him up. Has his skills diminished that fast? I would love to have him in Dallas to match up with Roy Williams... Read Full Story
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Posted February 24, 2009
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From John Clayton of ESPN.com :
Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay scheduled a quick news conference to announce the release of one of the greatest players in Colts history — wide receiver Marvin Harrison .
Marvin Harrison becomes the 2nd all-time receiver with his 1,102 receptions.
Harrison, who is second only to Jerry Rice in career receptions with 1,102 catches, asked for his release over the... Read Full Story
Peyton Manning was back on the practice field Monday. His longtime sidekick, Marvin Harrison, was nowhere near Colts' camp. For the first time in Manning's 12 NFL seasons, he is starting camp without his right-hand man, a salary-cap casualty. "It certainly is different, and it is certainly an adjustment," the three-time league MVP said. "But it's like coach (Jim) Caldwell said last night, you have to go with who's here." The Colts do have a succession plan in place. Three-time Pro Bowler... Read Full Story
149 hours until the first regular season game for your Indianapolis Colts. The long wait is over, finally you get to see Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Bobby Sanders and they boys play some football! What makes the start of this season even better is this is the first year in the beautiful new Lucas Oil Stadium. Luckily, Circle City Tickets still has Colts tickets available. Don’t be left out of the hottest event in Indianapolis this weekend. Get your tickets today for the Colts vs... Read Full Story
