Patriots safety Duron Harmon issues apology after marijuana incident in Costa Rica

Yesterday, reports out of Costa Rica surfaced that New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon was denied entry into the country on Friday and later expelled from it. The 27-year old was detained because a combined 58 grams of marijuana were found in his luggage after an incoming flight from Fort Lauderdale.

Yesterday, Harmon released an apology through his Instagram account:

I would like to extend my deepest regrets and sincerest apologies to Patriots fans, my teammates, my coaches, the Krafts and the NFL. In addition, I apologize to my friends, family and especially my wife and two sons. Friday does not represent who I am or the person I strive to be. I am committed to doing everything within my power to regain the trust and respect of everyone who believes in me as an athlete, role model, person and friend. I appreciate your understanding and, once again, I apologize with all my heart.

Harmon, a former third-round draft pick, is basically a starter for the Patriots as the team’s number three safety. Losing him to a potential suspension would be a blow to a New England defense that is currently seeing some personnel turnover.