The Facts: Harrington, who has been given permission to shop for a trade, told the Lions on Wednesday he wants to go the Dolphins and is firm about the decision. Because he is due a $4 million bonus in June, Harrington has some control over his future because no team wants to pick up his current contract.
Diehards Line:After working out a two-year agreement with the Dolphins more than a week ago, ESPN's John Clayton reports that Harrington asked Lions president Matt Millen to release him or make a trade with the Dolphins. "I look forward to joining the Dolphins whenever I am released or a trade is completed," Harrington said Wednesday in a statement issued by his agent. ... Now that Harrington has made his decision, the ball is in Millen's court.