DETROIT (AP) — The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback
Joey Harrington from Detroit on Friday for an undisclosed conditional draft pick, giving the team a fallback option if starter
Daunte Culpepper isn't ready for the season's first snap.
"We're pleased to have
Joey Harrington join the Dolphins," head coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "We will work with him to get him acclimated to our system as quickly as possible."
The Dolphins had been searching for a backup to Culpepper and targeted Harrington, the former No. 3 overall pick who didn't live up to expectations in four years as the Lions' starter. Harrington had expressed his desire to play with the Dolphins.
Harrington's agent David Dunn he expects his client to do well with the Dolphins.
I am shocked they gave up on Harrington so quickly...and got so little for him in return...Alas, I was hoping Dallas would get in the running for Harrington...I still believe in the kid.