Jerome Harrison 'in and out of the hospital with seizures,' according to Joshua Cribbs

Cleveland's Josh Cribbs said that Lions running back Josh Harrison is "doing pretty bad" when talking about his recent head injury.

Detroit Lions Place Jerome Harrison On Reserve/Non-Football Illness List

The Detroit Lions were forced to put recovering tailback Jerome Harrison on the reserve/non-football illness list on Tuesday, as the veteran runner continues to heal from brain surgery.

Harrison, who was stunned to find out that doctors had found a brain tumor on a routine physical he was given after being traded to Philadelphia in the middle of last season, is "progressing" according to his agent.

By placing Harrison on this list, Detroit keeps a roster spot on its 90-man squad intact, and also signifies that Harrison will officially be ineligible to compete at all during either the regular season or postseason. In Harrison's spot, the Lions signed rookie free agent safety Sam Proctor and wide receiver Wallace Miles to the 90-man roster.

Stay locked with this StoryStream for more updates on Harrison's condition. For more on the Lions, head over to Pride of Detroit. And for more NFL news and analysis, check out SB Nation's NFL hub.

ESPN: Jerome Harrison's Brain Tumor Surgery Went Well

Lions' running back Jerome Harrison underwent brain tumor surgery on Friday to attack what was found during a physical with the Eagles after being traded, a trade that very well could've saved his life.

According to ESPN's sources, the surgery went well: 

Jerome Harrison's surgery Friday to remove a brain tumor went well and doctors believe they removed all of the tumor, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

A condition known as arteriovenous malformation, which is an abnormal connection between veins and arteries that often goes undetected, may have been a contributing factor to the tumor.

Harrison had complained of headaches in the past, but not enough to indicate that something was seriously wrong. Who knows when he finally would've said enough was enough to have a test done and discover the tumor without the trade. 

Harrison was placed on the IR and will not play again this season, but he is expected to make a full recovery and possibly play again. 

Lions' Jerome Harrison Reportedly Undergoing Brain Tumor Surgery Friday

According to the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions running back Jerome Harrison was scheduled to undergo surgery at noon today for a brain tumor that was discovered by Philadelphia Eagles team physicians. There's no news in regards to if the operation is complete or Harrison's status, but head coach Jim Schwartz did visit Harrison in the hospital, and multiple teammates plan to do so as well.

The report cites Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, who reported that Harrison had complained to team physician Gary Dorshimer that he was experiencing recurring headaches, and this led to Dorshimer ordering an MRI for Harrison, which reveled the brain tumor. On top of that, multiple players described times when Harrison was experiencing headaches in practice, and made the point that you don't often think about that kind of thing when it comes to football; you think about concussion-related symptoms, a hard hit to the head and things of that nature.

It's a scary situation all around and a testament to the fact that players need to not always think about their future in the league but their future overall, and remember they can experience regular, non-football player injuries as well.

Jerome Harrison Placed On Reserve/Non-Football injury List

Jerome Harrison’s season is officially over. The Detroit Lions announced this morning that he has officially been placed on the team’s Reserve/Non-Football injury list, thus ending his 2011 season:

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#Lions place RB Jerome Harrison on Reserve/Non-Football Illness List; sign RB Eldra Buckley from Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Harrison is seeking treatment now for a brain tumor discovered in a routine physical when the Lions tried to trade him earlier this week to the Philadelphia Eagles for Ronnie Brown. The trade was immediately voided when doctors discovered the tumor, but it is hoped the tumor was discovered in time to save his life:

Harrison is not expected to play again this season, but his long-term prognosis both for life and his football career appear to be good, sources said. He is visiting with more doctors Thursday.

It is safe to say that this trade may have saved Harrison’s life, as the tumor would not have been discovered without the physical.

Report: Jerome Harrison Not Expected To Play Again This Season Due To Brain Tumor

After news came out that the Jerome Harrison and Ronnie Brown trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions was voided due to the Eagles reportedly discovering a brain tumor in Harrison, most were just concerned about Harrison's health and safety. ESPN is reporting a mixed bag of news, claiming a source has told them that Harrison is not expected to play anymore games this season, which would likely mean he's heading for injured reserve.

There's ten more games to be played in Detroit, and it certainly makes sense to think that a brain tumor could keep you out for that long, but ESPN mixed in some good news as well:

Harrison is not expected to play again this season, but his long-term prognosis both for life and his football career appear to be good, sources said. He is visiting with more doctors Thursday.    

That's the most important part, in all honesty. Adam Schefter's initial tweet about the matter (which appears to be deleted at this time, and another tweet with more information taking it's place) also noted that Harrison is expected to be OK, which is another relief.

Eagles Reportedly Found Brain Tumor During Jerome Harrison Physical

News broke on Wednesday that the trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions that would send Jerome Harrison and a 2013 draft pick to Philly in exchange for running back Ronnie Brown would be voided. The Eagles reportedly found injury issues with Harrison that weren't previously disclosed by the Lions, and after Detroit declined to comment, most were wondering if they had attempted to send "damaged goods" to the Eagles.

Now it appears that it's something the Lions weren't even aware of themselves - not to mention Harrison, who himself depended on the Philadelphia physical to find out - that he reportedly has a brain tumor, according to a Tweet from ESPN's Adam Schefter:

Without trade, Jerome Harrison doesn't get physical. Without physical, doctors don't find brain tumor. Trade might have saved his life.    

At this point, it stops being about a voided trade and much more about a serious, serious injury. The Lions face some serious issues at the running back position heading into Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, but right now the focus should be on figuring out what exactly is wrong with Harrison and the steps that can be taken to correct them.

Ronnie Brown Trade To Lions From Eagles Voided, According To Adam Schefter

The Ronnie Brown trade to the Detroit Lions from the Philadelphia Eagles has been voided, apparently, despite the fact that the running back said he was excited about the move to Michigan. The move was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The deal, which would have sent Brown to the Eagles in return for Jerome Harrison and a seventh round pick, has been voided due to health issues with Harrison. Harrison's last appearance on the field for the Lions was in their overtime victory over the Minnesota Vikings on October 2.

Earlier Wednesday, it was reported on SB Nation Detroit that Brown missed practice as they were waiting on the trade to become official.

Still apparently waiting for the trade to be official and complete in every way, Brown was not on the practice field on Wednesday, which led to Maurice Morris getting the bulk of the reps as Jahvid Best is out with a concussion. Brown is expected to contribute in short-yardage situations and would likely end up taking over the backup role, but with the trade coming on Tuesday and him being unable to practice on Wednesday, it will likely be a role he has to grow into.

With the health of Jahvid Best still in doubt, it remains to be seen what this means for the Lions backfield. As of now, however, Morris is probably the lead back -- especially if Harrison isn't healthy enough to play.