Packers claim Damon Harrison off waivers from Seattle.
A first-team All-Pro in 2016, Harrison was credited with nine tackles and a forced fumble in six games with Seattle.
By PackerAaron
The Packers were awarded defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison off waivers from Seattle on Wedneaday, per the league's transaction wire.
The team had attempted to sign Harrison this past offseason and again during the season.
Harrison reportedly asked to be released after struggling to get regular playing time with the Seahawks.
Harrison, a first-team All-Pro in 2016, was credited with nine tackles and a forced fumble in six games with Seattle. He averaged 23 defensive snaps per game, according to Pro Football Reference.
When the news broke that he was being released by Seattle, Harrison indicated he was interested in countinuing to play but that he was not interested in being claimed on waivers.
Obviously, Snacks wants to be able to choose where he plays. Green Bay has been persistent in their pursuit in an attempt to bolster their defensive front.
Will Snacks report? Stay tuned.
Snacks Harrison - newest member of the Packers after being awarded off waivers
Stout at POA! That hasn’t changed much...
Whose 1T/NT snaps does potentially he take? Let’s look at last game snaps... Tyler Lancaster (20), Brian Price (9) pic.twitter.com/q3DXWCyD6t
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) December 30, 2020
UPDATE: It sure sounds like Snacks is down to play in Green Bay.
As he indicated in his "Bingo" tweet, I'm told Damon "Snacks" Harrison plans on reporting to Green Bay and playing for the Packers despite his prior tweets about not wanting to be claimed off waivers.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 30, 2020
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Comments (78)
Lphill
December 30, 2020 at 04:40 pm
forget him, Price made some plays with his limited snaps If Pettine uses the same plan moving forward the Packers should be fine against the run.
Coldworld
December 30, 2020 at 05:08 pm
I don’t like this. He isn’t the player he was, refused us at least twice and was let go by a playoff bound team knowing he would likely only be claimed by another. He wanted his release because he was inactive and viewed as the 4th best DT (not DL) in Seattle.
I would rather stick with Price and Rush behind Clark and Lancaster and not risk any upheavals.
Bearmeat
December 30, 2020 at 05:37 pm
Are you kidding? Dude was one of the best run stopping DTs of the 2010s! No, he's not what he was, but he can still hold the point of attack. This is EXACTLY what the Packers defense needs. He is WAAAAAY better, even at his advanced age, than Price and Rush.
jannesbjornson
December 30, 2020 at 06:14 pm
Best to have six men upfront for depth. Price is a guy to keep. Snacks vs Rush, the needle points to Harrison.
EddieLeeIvory
December 30, 2020 at 10:04 pm
LOL
Guam
December 30, 2020 at 10:23 pm
I have mixed feelings CW. I have my doubts about his conditioning and value since he was only the #4 DT in Seattle. On the other hand, how much risk is there if he bumps Rush or Price off the 53? I doubt he could be significantly worse than either of them and has the potential to be better.
Gute has been after this guy for the entire season and I think I will just trust his judgement on this one.
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 06:43 pm
Price had no tkls, but Rush made some plays. I don't believe they're going anywhere.
Todd
December 30, 2020 at 07:49 pm
Rush made some plays? He has literally not played at all and was inactive again last week against the Titans.
PeteK
December 31, 2020 at 09:34 am
Oops, with all the new players I don't recognize the numbers. Last check , Price nor Rush had any tkls.
EddieLeeIvory
December 30, 2020 at 09:45 pm
You forgot what Dalvin Cook did to us.
diablosmerk
December 30, 2020 at 04:46 pm
First it is confirmed by himself on twitter he will come to the packers willingly amd wanting. Added depth and experience is never a bad thing might turn out to be great for us. Remember Howard Green. But this is a former all-pro.
PackerAaron
December 30, 2020 at 04:56 pm
Yes, I've updated the post.
HankScorpio
December 30, 2020 at 05:54 pm
Howard Green, Ryan Pickett and BJ Raji was one massive 3-man DL. 350 lb DL tend to draw double-teams. That makes the LBs and DBs behind them smile.
wildbill
December 30, 2020 at 05:07 pm
Happy to add veteran depth but Seattle’s defense isn’t very good and if they don’t need him for a playoff run how effective will he be?
Jaylee
December 30, 2020 at 05:11 pm
Seattle's defense has actually been a lot better the last 3-4 weeks. That said, asking how effective a waiver wire claim will be is kinda like wondering how long the 20 dollar carry-on luggage you bought at Walmart is gonna last.
It might surprise you and be super tough, but if it falls apart after a few weeks, you lost nothing really.
dobber
December 30, 2020 at 05:14 pm
Statistically, over the entire season, the aggregate numbers say they're a bottom 1/3 defense. Over the last 4-6 games, they've been meaningfully better...they've had some lousy offenses to play during that span, but they've still delivered. They've been good against the run all season.
Minniman
December 31, 2020 at 02:04 pm
Kind of like the Packers Defense Dobber.
Playing better in the last month to the eye than the stats sheet suggests - leaky, but able to make stops when it’s absolutely needed.
From reading Nagler’s story it seems that one of Snacks’ biggest bug-bears was not getting enough meaningful snaps at Seattle.
There’s nothing lost here in this play by Gute.
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 05:39 pm
Fifth in the NFL against the run, last vs pass.
Cheesey51
December 30, 2020 at 07:55 pm
recheck, Seattles D. They are the most improved unit going into the playoffs.I'ts a fact jack
EddieLeeIvory
December 30, 2020 at 09:47 pm
Yep. Jamal Adams is a STUD.
TarynsEyes
December 30, 2020 at 05:10 pm
I wouldn't be surprised if he's released by Sunday. Failed physical. Perhaps why Seattle had him inactive.
Coldworld
December 30, 2020 at 05:36 pm
Per fieldgulls.com: “It appears as though the return of Bryan Mone from injured reserve pushed Damon Snacks Harrison to fourth on the depth chart at defensive tackle. Add in that with multiple players at the big end position who can reduce inside on passing down, such as L.J. Collier and Rasheem Green, the Seahawks have been keeping a rotation that included just three pure defensive tackles active on gameday, and that had pushed Harrison to where he was slated to be inactive against the Rams Sunday.”
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 06:32 pm
Taryn, Waah Waah Waah
Diego
December 30, 2020 at 06:37 pm
Amazing how Taryn keeps posting regardless of her/his profound gibberish habit. Notice how she/he disappears after GB demolishes an opponent like the most recent Titan putdown?
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 07:08 pm
Well let's be fair, she's entitled to her opinion and I actually welcome her outside the box view. It adds variety and incites some hilarious responses.
Minniman
December 31, 2020 at 02:18 pm
Ha ha
Taryn, highplainsdrifter, dash riprock and John Kirk should have their own talk show - with Dobber and Lare as the comic relief (if it was ever needed with this crew).
It would be like a football version of the old Jerry Springer show!
I love all of their contributions (for various reasons) - very passionate and candid fans
GBjohnny
December 30, 2020 at 06:44 pm
Really T? Can you not be happy for once that we are trying to gear up for a play off run? My gosh, why so pessimistic all the time? What can this move hurt for damn sakes. Tell me. What is the negative?
TarynsEyes
December 30, 2020 at 08:46 pm
The path in which he got to GB. Twice refused and signed with Seattle where he 's been relegated to 4th string as mentioned above by Cold. That alone gives pause as to play or health. Now he's glad to be in GB when he could have been for the season. Personally, i wouldn't have claimed him, but I get why GB did. I don't expect him to suit up even if he passes the physical.
Minniman
December 31, 2020 at 02:39 pm
Do you think it’s because Seattle had a requirement that wasn’t really aligned to how Snacks has traditionally been used - that’s why a) he dropped down the depth chart, and b) he decided to hit the eject button.
Remember when Dom Capers tried to make BJ Raji a pseudo defensive end. Raji was gracious, played there and didn’t speak out........ he also high-tailed it when he’d had enough. Also wasn’t great statistically for BJ too.
I’m watching this one with interest- no loss for the Packers if he doesn’t report, but Snacks could be that 1% that gets the Packers over the top.
mbpacker
December 30, 2020 at 05:12 pm
Let's hope he is coming with a good attitude and wanting to contribute. Also, hope he will be good in the locker room and not be a distraction. I'm assuming Gute has done his homework.
Bearmeat
December 30, 2020 at 05:38 pm
Do you remember Andre Rison in 96? This is that.
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 05:54 pm
You mean Bad Moon Rison. I hope Snacks is getting along with his girlfriend or wife.
EddieLeeIvory
December 30, 2020 at 09:50 pm
I remember it well. I travelled to his first game with the Packers at the St. Louis Rams.
It was a hard-fought low scoring W.
Demon
December 30, 2020 at 06:02 pm
But rison had more than a week on the roster before the playoffs.
Bearmeat
December 30, 2020 at 06:52 pm
This is a playoff move... 3 weeks is enough for a DT I'd think. It's not like it's a WR or TE or safety or ILB that needs to know several positions. He will be playing the 0 to spell Clark, or next to him.... Eat space. The end.
dobber
December 31, 2020 at 06:22 am
The play book for a base DT is going to be very short.
LeotisHarris
December 30, 2020 at 09:41 pm
Man, I hope you're right. Rison brought some serious swagger to us along with his exceptional talent. I recall reading at the time how Leroy Butler convinced Holmgren to let Rison address the team before the NFC Championship. Holmgren had enough trust in Butler that he gave it the go-ahead.
Cheesey51
December 30, 2020 at 07:56 pm
two words for Snacks: Super Bowl $
PackfanNY
December 30, 2020 at 05:15 pm
I just question how motivated this dude is. I wanted him 8 weeks ago. Could have played himself into shape and the rotation. He didn’t seem interested in being part of the Pack. He pushed/asked his way out of Detroit and Seattle. Can he help? Maybe. Does he really want to be here with the Packers in Green Bay? It’s not just showing up and indicating he does on Twitter. They need him all in to his role. I’ll just have to trust in Gute on this one.
HankScorpio
December 30, 2020 at 06:25 pm
All very good points. If the answer is "maybe" on a few of them, he can help. For a waiver-wire claim at this point in the season, it is well worth the risk, given the possible reward. He can be the anchor vs the run that they've needed for quite some time.
GBjohnny
December 30, 2020 at 06:54 pm
Good call Packfan,
It really does not matter what all us armchair GM's think. But, we shall see. That's the exciting part. We shall see.
Bearmeat
December 30, 2020 at 05:37 pm
HELL YES! WOOOOOOO!
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 05:47 pm
Wanted him at the beginning of the season and elated he's here now with minimal payout!!! The locker room leadership is established, so how could it hurt to bring a veteran run stopper into the rotation.
HankScorpio
December 30, 2020 at 05:58 pm
A big run stuffer? Yeah, sign me up for one to them!
Lphill
December 30, 2020 at 06:04 pm
I made a negative comment earlier but now after reading his comments online he seems enthusiastic about the Packers , he made some respectful comments about family values and I watched some film on Seattle he seems pretty agile , so let's thank Seattle for getting him in shape and maybe he's the missing link on the D line .
fastmoving
December 30, 2020 at 06:49 pm
Never read any negative comments from you, must have missed them. Or maybe you are just too hard on yourself.
And you got lucky the coward is already in jail, he would try to sue the Packers and call them "son of..." if he finds out they have values. He hates values even more than moral, strenght, brains and America, you know.
The_Justicar
December 30, 2020 at 06:06 pm
Doesn’t cost much to get him to practice, see what kind of shape he is in, and if he has anything left. If not, he’s cut. Win, win.
White92
December 30, 2020 at 06:08 pm
I might be a touch over excited, but I think SB for the Green and Gold now. This is Howard Green part deux. It's all coming together
Alberta_Packer
December 30, 2020 at 06:31 pm
The 2021 Howard Green (2011)?
Diego
December 30, 2020 at 06:32 pm
Very little risk in bringing him to town. The season's coming to a close. I doubt he'll cause any "upheaval" like some suggest. A run stuffed here or there may be what GB needs to salt away a playoff game. Gute knows what he's doing. His record & the Packs prominence indicates this easily.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
December 30, 2020 at 06:41 pm
Coaches should just keep some tasty snacks available in event he should act up. :)
PeteK
December 30, 2020 at 07:19 pm
NO, no ,keep him hungry until game time for some juicy RBs.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
December 30, 2020 at 06:40 pm
I have absolutely zero idea whether this is a good move or not. I have been hearing many on here campaigning for him for quite some time, but have come to learn many on here (such as in the draft with certain players they hear about from so called online experts) don' t do their home work. They simply repeat what others are saying and believe it. Snacks has been on a number of teams and was not kept. Seems like a stretch he is going to contribute much but maybe against a team that wants to rush repeatedly against the Pack in the playoffs similar to last year?
If he has anything of value to contribute it will be ferreted out by the coaching staff in the next 2 or 3 weeks in practice. With that being said, I like Gute being aggressive whether it turns out to be a good pick-up or not. See zero downside! Maybe he knocks Rush off the team who has not played and he is kept only in the event the Packers play against a team that wants to demonstrate smash mouth football and impose their will with a strong run game until the Packers show they can stop them.
Todd
December 30, 2020 at 08:07 pm
Pretty reasoned analysis. Doesn’t hurt to take a flyer, and see if he can help.
flackcatcher
December 30, 2020 at 06:40 pm
The Packer Front Office: You can contain them. But you can't stop them....
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
December 30, 2020 at 06:44 pm
I'm loving the front office unlike in years past (TT and MM).
Love the aggressiveness and makes me think of the Wolf era. Never leave a stone unturned in an effort to improve your team.
Alberta_Packer
December 30, 2020 at 06:47 pm
Yes, pleased that they're still working and not on the golf course.
CheesyTex
December 30, 2020 at 07:16 pm
A bushel of Alberta peaches to you.
stockholder
December 30, 2020 at 07:23 pm
Great Move BG!!!!! Again a Fantastic move. This teams going to the Super-Bowl. Secondary- Fixed. ILB- Fixed, DL Now Fixed. This is the #1 team in America. It wasn't Rocket Science. You only had to change the heart of the Defense.
FAN24583
December 30, 2020 at 07:47 pm
I will eat some crow. It looks like I was wrong about Gary being a bust. I still do not like the JL pick when we needed Defensive help for this year vs having JL inactive on game day . I do love the Tavon Austin and Snacks Harrison signings. BG is rocking it. Good job BG. Go Pack Go!!! We are prepared for a deep run!!
Bure9620
December 31, 2020 at 04:11 am
You will like Jordan Love in 4 years....
Norm
December 31, 2020 at 09:08 am
And hopefully you’ll Love Jordan in 5 years.
mrj007
December 30, 2020 at 08:07 pm
I like the move- he can explain how the Seattle D works and help the Pack game plan for when they meet in the playoffs. An All Pro is a lot better than a pro Bowl popularity contest winner - and he should be able to help teach some of the new guys. There just aren’t a lot of all pro 350 LB people out there. This could really be a good move if he can actually play to his potential - but he’s 32.... so maybe Father Time has robbed him of his former skills.
CoachDino
December 30, 2020 at 09:10 pm
that's a great point about obtaining any inside information.
Snacks didn't want to come to GB due to his knees with the cold weather. Mr Nagler reported that when he signed with Seattle.
He wanted out when the season starting NT came back and Seattle started making him inactive. He wants to play.
According to PFF he's having a very good year against the run and still sucks as a pass rusher. He's still a top 10 run defense guy. It really shows how little the league values run stuffing NT that can't rush the passer. Top 10 against the run and still very little interest unless low price.. IMO shows how Pettine is inline with the rest of the league in prioritizing pass vs run defense. Follow the money.
He was playing 20 snaps a game and all at NT 0/1 Tech
He will be taking snaps away from Lancaster for the most part. Lowry and Keke depending on if/where and how often they have both Snacks and Clark on the field at the same time and in what type of alignment. Base IMO - Clark 3 tech - Snacks NT 0/1 tech and Keke 5 Tech. Keke and Clark on Pass rush (2DL) formation. Lancaster and Lowry rotate.
No doubt in my mind he is an instant improvement against the run. The key will be minimizing the amount of snaps he plays against the pass.
Great signing. Packers kinda lucky it fell in their laps. Seems from what I'm reading on here and around the media he new his best bet was GB so didn't want anyone else claiming him and mucking it up. Came off bad but once explained it was actually a good thing.
Makes sense NT being one of the easiest plug and play positions. Just think how fresh he is this time of year compared to a normal full season. Nice...
Stroh
December 30, 2020 at 11:22 pm
There's no secrets about Seattle's defense. It's actually pretty basic. They do few things differently from game to game, but the few things they do, they do very well. It has lost the playmakers it used to have and Schneider has been unable to find replacements for those players.
Apparently Schnides isn't the greatest GM in the history of the NFL, like many thought.
Bure9620
December 31, 2020 at 04:14 am
No he isn't and if this Jamal Adams move to mortgage the future doesn't get them a SB THIS season it was too much. That was a win immediately move.
dobber
December 31, 2020 at 04:23 pm
Doesn't Pete Carroll have significant say in player acquisition? If that's true, it would make Schneider's job pretty complicated.
Dragon5
December 30, 2020 at 08:07 pm
On paper appears to be a WIN-WIN. He should be motivated as playoff exposure can highlight the "difference maker" role that could be a boon to his paycheck next year. Go get it big fella.
Since'61
December 30, 2020 at 09:13 pm
Snacks is not the player he was however he can still hold at the point of attack and he plays a physical style of football that our defense needs, especially against the run and some of the OLs we will face in the playoffs.
His experience can be a factor in the playoffs. The big question with Snacks is his attitude. If his head is in the right place he can make plays. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Thanks, Since ‘61
EddieLeeIvory
December 30, 2020 at 09:44 pm
I hope the Big Fella is HUNGRY.... For what the other vets like Rodgers, Marcedes. Davante, Crosby are.... that's the big Trophy!
Tundraboy
December 31, 2020 at 12:31 am
An experienced and talented big load in the middle can't hurt, Might be useful if we play Seattle. Maybe Chicago as well. We'll see.
MarkinMadison
December 31, 2020 at 08:53 am
Wow. I can't believe all of the negatives here. Does anyone really believe that Snacks is not better than the bottom guy on the Packers' DL? Does anyone really believe that he does not bring something more valuable to the table than the Packers' 50th player on the roster? I will admit that after the defense performed last week against Henry I sure don't feel like we NEED this move as much as I would have before that game. But dang people, what on earth is the downside here? Obviously Gute and Pettine want him. And people are down on them claiming him off waivers? Because he might bump Anthony Rush to the practice squad? Because of that giant contract the Packers are picking up? He is on a one-year, $1M deal, most of which has already been paid out. This is as close to a ZERO risk proposition as you can get in life. SMH.
PatrickGB
December 31, 2020 at 11:02 am
Good point Markin. I think that the only complaints that I heard was about his attitude.perhaps there is some fear that it will infect a healthy locker room with a bad attitude. Yet there is also the possibility that it will be the other way around.
GBfaninMn
December 31, 2020 at 02:06 pm
Even if he isn't a massive contributor to the team, I love this guy. Have you read about what a classy, charitable guy and devoted family man he is? Verteran savy and good charactor added to the lockeroom just as we enter the playoffs. That alone and at an affordable price. How could we possibly go wrong. Even if he didn't play what would we lose?
mrtundra
January 01, 2021 at 07:43 am
Will he be able to play against Chicago? Is there a protocol check list he must get through first?
mrtundra
January 01, 2021 at 07:43 am
Will he be able to play against Chicago? Is there a protocol check list he must get through first?
mrtundra
January 01, 2021 at 07:43 am
Will he be able to play against Chicago? Is there a protocol check list he must get through first?
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