Patriots’ Harrison out for season

Published 9:43 am Wednesday, October 22, 2008

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rodney Harrison’s season — and possibly his career — is over after the New England Patriots safety tore a thigh muscle.

The Patriots placed the 35-year-old player on injured reserve Wednesday. The 15-year veteran is in the final year of his contract.

Harrison hurt his right quadriceps on the final play of the third quarter Monday night during a 41-7 victory over Denver.

The Patriots also signed defensive back Antwain Spann from their practice squad and added guard Dan Connolly and safety Mark Dillard to the practice squad.