Detroit Lions running back Jerome Harrison has a brain tumor, which was discovered during his Eagles physical following the trade that would have sent him to Philadelphia, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Thursday.Tuesday's trade, which would have shipped former Pro Bowl running back Ronnie Brown to the Lions for Harrison and a 2013 draft pick -- was voided the next day because of the discovery.

The most important thing, however, was that the tumor was found -- something that might not have happened without the trade. Physicals typically are given at the beginning of training camp but not during the season, unless there is a trade, nfl jerseys free-agent acquisition or if a medical situation develops.It isn't known what triggered Philadelphia's medical staff to search for the brain tumor -- the Eagles have declined to comment on the matter -- but the franchise has dealt with multiple medical developments that have prompted it to be thorough with potential neurological issues.

Running back Brian Westbrook, wide receiver DeSean Jackson and former quarterback Kevin Kolb suffered concussions over the past few seasons and required neurological care. The Eagles, led by team internist Dr. Gary Dorshimer, are considered to be very thorough with such injuries. Their diligence appears to be a positive break for Harrison, football jerseys although the finding of a tumor certainly is alarming.Though Harrison's condition isn't known, it should be noted that St. Louis Rams rookie defensive end Robert Quinn was diagnosed in high school with a brain tumor -- which wasn't removed -- but he has lived a normal life after treatment following the initial finding.

   "There's no way I'm trading Peyton Hillis," Holmgren said. "Why would I do that? Why would I trade one of our best players?"Hillis was not available in the locker room following Holmgren's news conference. He hasn't practiced the past two days custom jerseys and it's not known if he'll play Sunday against the Seahawks (2-3). Hillis was hoping to be the next Browns player to get an extension, following Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas, tight end Evan Moore, defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin and linebacker Chris Gocong.