Seattle Seahawks forgo veteran DT Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison

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5:51 p.m. ET

  • Brady HendersonESPN

SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks have dropped Damon “Snacks” Harrison’s defensive gear at his request.

The team announced the move Monday, a day after Harrison was a healthy scratch to NFC West’s Seattle win over the Los Angeles Rams.

“He has decided to retire,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday at ESPN 710 Seattle. ‘He’s done playing. I spoke to him this morning. He’s up and everything. He’s really grateful for the opportunity to play here and he did really well with us, but he’s … he’s done. ‘

At least done with the Seahawks. Harrison tweeted on Monday that “the plan” is to play for a different team this year if he can “work out the logistics of it,” though he added that he is not interested in being claimed from waivers.

Harrison indicated on Twitter that his decision was related to his role in Seattle, although his tweets and Carroll’s comments suggest an amicable parting.

In a tweet, Harrison thanked the Seahawks and his teammates and wrote that he wished it shouldn’t end, but that “it’s time we both move on.” In another he wrote that he didn’t want to take snaps away from a young player “who deserves to be out there.” He also asked that the media ask him any questions about his situation, unlike players and coaches, who “need to stay focused”.

“What’s next for me? I’m not sure,” Harrison tweeted. “I have to make sure my family is right before I do anything. They are my number one priority. I would like to keep playing, but with Covid and other logistics it’s hard to just pack up and leave right away. keep it all posted! “

Harrison is subject to waivers. The move leaves the Seahawks with an open roster spot.

“So I don’t know what will happen to another club, but I know he has a big family, he has a bunch of kids, seven kids, who have to work together and take care of it, and it’s a very difficult time and a challenge. “Carroll told the radio station.” He’s just going to try to get them back home and get them to safety. He was great to have around. We loved him and we’re sorry to see him go, but we must continue. ‘

The Seahawks signed Harrison, 32, to their exhibition squad on October 7 after deciding to play in 2020. He made his debut in Seattle only on November 15 against the Rams. The 6-foot-5, 350-pound player had to work himself back into football form and then had to wait for an opening in Seattle’s defensive tackle rotation, which he got when Bryan Mone injured an ankle.

Harrison, a first-team All-Pro in 2016, was credited with nine tackles and a forced fumble in six games with Seattle. He averaged 23 defensive snaps per game, according to Pro Football Reference, playing behind starters Jarran Reed and Poona Ford.

The Seahawks activated Mone from the injured reserve on Saturday. He played 26 defensive snaps against the Rams. Ahead of the game, Harrison Mone and several other teammates wished good luck against the Rams via Twitter.

Harrison’s contract with Seattle included a base salary of $ 1.05 million. That was about $ 370,588 over six games.

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