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Harrington Becomes a Dolphin

Quarterback for the Detroit Lions, Joey Harrington, moves to the Miami Dolphins, has announced by his agent last week. Miami is bringing Harrington along to backup their new starter Daunte Clupepper. With Culpepper facing an uncertain timetable in his recovery from a serious knee injury, Harrington might be Miami`s No. 1 quarterback when the season begins.

The Dolphins and Lions are expected to complete a trade soon, sending Harrington to Miami. The Lions decided a month ago not to retain Harrington, a starter during his four seasons in Detroit. "I look forward to joining the Miami Dolphins whenever I am released or a trade is completed," Harrington said in a statement from his agent, David Dunn. "The Dolphins are an ascending team with great coaching, and I can`t wait to get started."

The Dolphins and Lions have been trying for two weeks to work out a trade for Harrington. Lions` spokesman Bill Keenist said the team did not have a comment on the situation. Dolphins` spokesman Harvey Greene didn`t return a call seeking comment. The Lions are certain to part with Harrington before June 15, when he is due a $4 million bonus. He`ll likely be replaced by Jon Kitna or Josh McCown, both former starters who agreed to terms with Detroit last month.