Rodney Harrison is a pro bowl strong safety for the New England Patriots. According to ESPN, Harrison is expected to announce his retirement from the National Football League in June of 2009.ESPN.com: Harrison Expected to Retire
After suffering an injury to his quad muscle on October 20, 2008, during a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos, Harrison missed the remainder of the 2008-2009 NFL season.ESPN.com: Reports:Harrison diagnosed with season-ending quad injury
Early Life
Rodney Scott Harrison was born in Markham, Illinois, on December 15, 1972. He went on to attend Marian Catholic High School. Harrison continued his education at Western Illinois University. In 1994, Harrison was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the 145th pick in the NFL Draft.Pro-Football-Reference: Rodney Harrison
Pro Career
Harrison made his NFL debut in 1994 with the San Diego Chargers. Harrison enjoyed several productive seasons with the team earning Chargers defensive player of the year in 1996 and 1997. Harrison was named to the Pro Bowl in 1998 and in 2001. In 2003, Harrison signed with the New England Patriots where he helped to led the team to a Super Bowl victory over the Carolina Panthers.Patriots.com Rodney Harrison
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Rodney Harrison Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New England Patriots
- ESPN.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 220
- Rookie Year: 1994
Rodney Harrison Timeline
December 15, 1972: Born
1994: Debuts with San Diego Chargers
1998: Pro Bowl
2001: Pro Bowl
2003: Signs with New England Patriots
2007: Suspended four games for use of Human Growth Hormone
