As one of their best lineman, it was very important that the Detroit Lions get Jeff Backus under contract for this upcoming season.

In an effort to defend his honor, ex-Lions quarterback Joey Harrington had a few parting words about his former team.

Since Daunte Culpepper's health still remains in question, the Dolphins acquired another quarterback on Friday, trading for Joey Harrington.

The news still remains unoffical, however, a source close to Harrington said Thursday night the Dolphins and Detroit Lions have worked out a deal to send the former No.

The Lions and Dolphins have been in discussions during the weekend that could result in quarterback Joey Harrington being traded to the team in time to begin organized training activities in Miami by May 15, according to two sources who spoke with the Miami Herald's Jason Cole.

Lions' quarterback Joey Harrington's statement last month that he will play only for Miami shot down an attempt by Lions president Matt Millen over the weekend to trade Harrington to Cleveland.

After complaints from the Lions complaints by Lions president Matt Millen that the Dolphins went outside the boundaries of the collective bargaining agreement in working out the parameters of a two-year deal with Lions' quarterbck Joey Harrington, the NFL said the Dolphins were well within their rights to discuss contract terms with Harrington once Detroit gave the quarterback permission to seek a trade.

Cleveland was interested in trading for quarterback Joey Harrington on Saturday, however, Harrington told the Browns he wasn't interested, and the Lions might try to take action because they believe Harrington's contract agreement with Miami violates NFL rules.