Rodney Harrison is a former NFL safety who played 15 seasons for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots. Drafted by the Chargers in 1994, he played nine seasons with them before joining the Patriots for his final six seasons. After retiring in 2009, he became a commentator for NBC's Football Night in America. Harrison was known for his aggressive playing style and impactful contributions to both teams he played for.
On December 15, 1972, Rodney Scott Harrison was born. He would later become a professional football safety.
In 1991, Rodney Harrison began his college football career at Western Illinois University.
In 1991, Rodney Harrison graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
In 1993, Rodney Harrison was suspended from the Western Illinois University football team and subsequently chose to enter the NFL draft.
In 1994, Rodney Harrison was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round.
In 1996, Rodney Harrison became a starting member of the San Diego Chargers' defense.
In 1998, Rodney Harrison was selected to his first Pro Bowl with the San Diego Chargers.
In 2000, while playing for the San Diego Chargers, Rodney Harrison achieved then-career highs with 127 tackles and six interceptions.
In 2001, Rodney Harrison earned his second Pro Bowl selection as a member of the San Diego Chargers.
As of 2002, Rodney Harrison had accumulated over $200,000 in fines by the NFL, including a notable suspension after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Jerry Rice.
In 2002, Rodney Harrison started 13 games and recorded 88 tackles in his final season with the San Diego Chargers.
On February 27, 2003, Rodney Harrison was released by the San Diego Chargers after playing with the team for nine seasons.
Following the 2003 season, Rodney Harrison was named to the Associated Press' All-Pro team after achieving 140 tackles and three sacks.
Prior to the 2003 season, Rodney Harrison was named a defensive captain in his first year with the New England Patriots.
On January 10, 2004, during the divisional playoff game against the Tennessee Titans, Rodney Harrison intercepted a pass from Steve McNair, setting up a touchdown that contributed to the New England Patriots' 17-14 victory.
According to federal agents, Rodney Harrison received a shipment of HGH, with his name on it, just days before Super Bowl XXXVIII in February 2004.
During the 2004 season, Rodney Harrison played a key role in helping New England's defense finish second in the NFL in scoring, leading all defensive backs with 138 tackles.
In 2004, Rodney Harrison was voted the "dirtiest player" in the NFL by his peers, according to a poll conducted by Sports Illustrated.
In 2005, Rodney Harrison's season ended early on September 25, after sustaining a severe knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He tore multiple ligaments.
In March 2006, Marian Catholic High School retired Rodney Harrison's No. 37 jersey, despite the fact he never actually wore it in high school.
On August 7, 2006, Rodney Harrison returned to Patriots' practice for the first time after recovering from his season-ending injury the previous year.
In 2006, Rodney Harrison once again topped the "dirtiest player" voting by 361 other NFL players.
In 2007, Rodney Harrison was suspended for the first four games of the regular season for admitting to using human growth hormone (HGH).
In the 2007 Super Bowl XLII, Rodney Harrison was the player over whom David Tyree made his famous "Helmet Catch", helping the New York Giants defeat the Patriots and preventing a perfect season. Harrison was attempting to tackle Tyree and dislodge the ball, but was unsuccessful.
In 2008, NFL coaches awarded the title of "dirtiest player" to Rodney Harrison in an anonymous poll conducted by ESPN.
In 2008, during an October 20 game against the Denver Broncos, Rodney Harrison's season ended early due to a torn right quadriceps femoris muscle.
On June 3, 2009, Rodney Harrison announced his retirement from professional football and transitioned into a role as an analyst for NBC Sports' Football Night in America.
In 2019, Rodney Harrison was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, recognizing his accomplishments with the team.
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