Harrington Is Out in Detroit

The Detroit Lions parted ways with Joey Harrington on Monday after four turbulent seasons during which the quarterback went from franchise savior to franchise goat.

Coach Rod Marinelli declined to say whether Harrington was released.

“I’ve decided to move in a different direction with the quarterback,” he said.

Harrington, drafted No. 3 overall in 2002, was 18-37.

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Cornerback Will Allen signed a four-year, $12-million contract with the Miami Dolphins after spending the last five seasons with the New York Giants.

The Dolphins also signed tight end Justin Peelle to a three-year deal.

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The Seattle Seahawks were told they needed to match the guarantee provision in the seven-year, $49-million deal offered to All-Pro guard Steve Hutchinson by the Minnesota Vikings, but a team official confirmed that a 9 p.m. deadline had passed without taking action.

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Safety Chris Crocker was traded by the Cleveland Browns to the Atlanta Falcons for a fourth-round pick in April’s NFL draft.... The Oakland Raiders signed cornerback Tyrone Poole to a two-year contract.... The Philadelphia Eagles released quarterbacks Mike McMahon and Andy Hall.... Quarterback Craig Nall agreed to a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.... William Henderson will return for a 12th season with the Green Bay Packers, who re-signed the free agent.