Report: Harrison asks for release from Colts
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - In a stunning move Sunday, future Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison has reportedly asked for his release from the Indianapolis Colts.
A report on NFL.com said that after Harrison and the Colts failed to agree on a restructured contract, the eight-time Pro Bowler asked for his release from the only team he has ever known.
A 13-year NFL veteran, Harrison has been embroiled in an alleged shooting incident in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA, and his release would end one of the most successful quarterback-wide receiver tandems in league history.
The former Syracuse star and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning own NFL records for most completions (971), yards (13,090) and touchdowns (110) since the two began playing together in 1998, the year Manning was taken No. 1 overall. Harrison was drafted by Indy with the 19th overall pick two years earlier.
Harrison, who has been accused of being involved in a shooting outside an auto repair shop he owns in North Philly back in April, recorded 636 yards and five touchdowns on 60 catches in 15 games this season. He played in only five games in 2007 because of a knee injury and owns 14,580 receiving yards and 128 touchdowns on 1,102 receptions in his career.
02/23 01:50:19 ET
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Guess he wanted to save face.