Harrison had started all 41 games the Patriots played in his three seasons with them before being sidelined. He was their leading tackler in his first two seasons, two of the happiest of his career. The Patriots won the Super Bowl both times after he had been in just four playoff games in his nine seasons with San Diego.
"I've enjoyed football these last three or four years more than I've ever enjoyed football," he said. "It's really a joy and a treat to be back in the locker room hanging out with the guys and joking with them."
