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Frustrated Oakland Raiders fans aren’t the only ones fed up with Antonio Brown’s uncertain status as the regular season draws closer and closer. During a Monday appearance on FOX Sports’ Undisputed, James Harrison, his former teammate with the Pittsburgh Steelers, said that “it’s time” for Brown to give up the helmet-related grievance that’s most recently […]

James Harrison was one of the best edge rushers in the NFL when he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Everyone knows he is in good enough shape to still play but would he? The former Steelers outside linebacker posted a picture on Instagram joking about coming out of retirement. Harrison is seen in the picture […]

One of the most respected voices in team history is throwing his support behind embattled Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. During a Monday appearance on FOX Sports’ The Herd, former Steelers linebacker James Harrison characterized Roethlisberger as “a good teammate and a good leader.” “The people that are saying he’s a bad teammate, that’s their truth,” he […]

For what seems like the umpteenth time, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison says that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is to blame for the drama that occurred in Pittsburgh’s locker room this past season. However, this time, Harrison seems to make a good point rather than simply attack Tomlin out of bitterness: “I start […]

James Harrison of the Steelers believes that one small role in a TV show will make him a huge action star, and he’s coming for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s crown. According to ESPN, the Super Bowl winner and sack leader got a small role on the CBS show, S.W.A.T., and told the outlet that he […]

Is there a chance that disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown could play for the Pittsburgh Steelers again? Former Steelers linebacker James Harrison seems to think so. “Yeah, it’s always a possibility,” Harrison told TMZ Sports when asked if he thought Brown could return to the Steelers next season. “Nothing’s 100 percent … Everything’s an option […]

James Harrison blaming Mike Tomlin for something? Wow. What a surprise. The former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker put the blame for the Steelers’ current drama on the shoulders of Tomlin, saying that the head coach should be responsible: “I think that only changes when you start from the top, you got to start from the top, […]

James Harrison played against Tom Brady for many years when he was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the man who was known for having a contentious relationship with all of his teammates said that, in the final few games of his career — when he played with the Patriots — he ultimately befriended […]

It seems like former New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison is just looking to give reasons for Pittsburgh Steelers fans to hate him at this point. A bitter rival of Tom Brady’s for much of his career, Harrison told FS1’s Undisputed that he was never able to hate the New England Patriots quarterback and gushed […]

Like Bruce Arians, James Harrison is not here for the Antonio Brown vs. Steelers drama, and he was all-too-happy to spill the tea on how frustrated Brown is with his former team. While Brown hasn’t spoken to any of his team members since the Week 17 showdown against the Bengals, he has spoken to his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker James Harrison did not exactly end on good terms. Last season, Harrison asked for a release from the Steelers, and when Pittsburgh obliged, Harrison proceeded to sign with the Steelers’ hated-rival New England Patriots. Steelers players were not happy with Harrison’s decision to change sides, but Harrison’s defense was that […]

Baker Mayfield has not only taken over the starting quarterback job for the Cleveland Browns, he has become the face of the entire city. Not only is he the face of the Browns, Mayfield has been put into the position of being the “King of Cleveland.” That role was vacated by LeBron James in NBA […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell has put himself squarely in a tough situation with the team this season with his decision to continue to hold out. There has yet to be any clarity on when he plans on making his return to the fold with the only possible target date being the Tuesday […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst another sticky situation with their star running back Le’Veon Bell involving his contract situation after failing to agree to a long-term deal for the second straight year. It has pushed forward the scenario that Bell could sit out games to stay healthy in order to cash in next […]

James Harrison is now a retired NFL player, but he continues to be a minor thorn in the side of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Steelers linebacker, who finished his career with the New England Patriots, recently appeared as a guest on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed show and dissected the difference between Pats head coach […]

Mike Tomlin is entering his 12th year season as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and has received plenty of criticism during that time. Former Steelers star James Harrison was very critical of Tomlin saying he needs to be more disciplined. Tomlin brushed off the comments during his first training camp press conference calling the remarks “soap […]

James Harrison had a chance to play with the New England Patriots at the tail-end of last season after he was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers. While his time in Foxborough wasn’t all that long, Harrison feels he spent long enough within the team to say that there’s no truth to the talk of friction […]

James Harrison spent years playing against Tom Brady for the Pittsburgh Steelers and didn’t have the greatest opinion of the Patriots quarterback during that time. But after just a couple of months of being teammates with Brady in New England last season, Harrison has quickly changed his tune. In an appearance of FS1’s Undisputed, Harrison […]

Throughout the years, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has developed a strong reputation for his strict coaching style that has helped him experience much success over the last two decades with the franchise. During an interview on FS1’s ‘The Undisputed,” recently retired linebacker James Harrison voiced that Belichick has some quite noticeable differences […]

In May, veteran linebacker James Harrison will turn 40 and the thought of continuing his career in the NFL didn’t sit well with him. Harrison has decided to call it a career which could very well have him in the Hall of Fame someday for what he was able to accomplish during his time with […]

Veteran linebacker James Harrison has announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time. But he says this time, it’s for good. The soon-to-be 40-year-old announced his decision to retire on Instagram with a post that has a photo collage of his two children and includes the hashtag #2ndAndFinalRetirement. “I’ve missed way too much […]

James Harrison does not need to play football anymore. Over the course of his very long career, he has made $43.7 million. So, deciding to go back to the game will not (or at least should not) be motivated by money. But he will be coming back—or at least he wants to. According to Jeremy […]

Veteran edge rusher James Harrison is still on the market, and he apparently plans to keep it that way for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Harrison will wait until after the draft to make a decision where he will sign next season. Fowler also reports that the New England Patriots are among […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in the midst of contract negotiations with star running back Le’Veon Bell. Judging by Bell’s recent posts on social media,  it does not seem to be going too well. Bell has made it clear that he not only wants to be the highest-paid running back in the league but one […]

Veteran linebacker James Harrison has yet to call it quits, but he is also currently without a team. The 39-year-old Harrison, however, is reportedly keeping in touch with his most recent employer, according to Kevin Duffy of Masslive.com. The Patriots have been in contact with free agent James Harrison regarding a possible return to New […]

James Harrison is the definition of a gym rat. But to refer to him as a small rodent isn’t right. Rats are not known for their laser-like focus or their devotion to training. He’s more like a gym— on second thought, no description does the work that the 39-year old puts in proper justice. You […]

Veteran linebacker James Harrison has just completed his 14th season and still has the desire to return for another campaign. According to Chris Price of the Boston Sports Journal, there is reportedly a “reasonable chance” that the 39-year-old could continue his NFL career for the New England Patriots in the 2018 season. It’s early in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2017 NFL season was riddled with one major headline after another. Among the most notable storylines was that of linebacker James Harrison. He had been cut by the team near the end of the regular season and was subsequently picked up by the New England Patriots en route to Super Bowl LII. […]

New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison had an acrimonious end to his lengthy stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since being signed by the Patriots following his release from Pittsburgh last December, Harrison and some personalities from the Steelers have exchanged barbs that included an accusation that the 39-year-old pass rusher once slept in a recliner […]

Another day, another shot taken at the Pittsburgh Steelers by New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison. This time, he dropped a bomb on the Steelers’ lack of travel amenities. There are plenty of changes that a player must get accustomed to when they switch teams during the season. However, Harrison revealed during Super Bowl LII […]

A week ahead of the third Super Bowl of his career, New England Patriots outside linebacker James Harrison made it clear that he plans to play at least one more season, and possibly two. From ESPN’s Mike Reiss: “I maybe want to play a year at 40, maybe 41,” he told me this week. Harrison […]

The New England Patriots made a move prior to the NFL playoffs that no one saw coming. The team signed veteran linebacker James Harrison after the Pittsburgh Steelers unexpectedly parted ways with the two-time Super Bowl champion. With Harrison taking a backseat to rookie T.J. Watt in Pittsburgh and the consensus being that the linebacker’s […]

It’s been well-established that James Harrison is a frequent visitor of the gym. The social media videos of his workouts are truly awe-inspiring and a testament to his immense dedication. That’s why the 39-year-old pass-rusher remains in impeccable shape and has still made an impact upon his arrival to the New England Patriots. One would […]

One of the reasons why linebacker James Harrison parted ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers last December was because of his dismay over the lack of playing time. Now with the New England Patriots, Harrison has found what the Steelers failed to give him with the Pats deploying his skills into the field more than Pittsburgh […]

It was a tumultuous end to the 2017 NFL season for New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison. After riding the pine all year, he finally got his wish to be traded away from his longtime home with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not surprisingly, he was immediately picked up the Patriots who were in need of another pass-rusher […]

Earlier this week, the New England Patriots decided to bring recently-released outside linebacker James Harrison aboard for the rest of the season. Following the move, Harrison had received much brush back for the decision to sign with the Patriots after being let go by the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines this week by releasing veteran linebacker James Harrison with just one more game left in the 2017 NFL season. In an unsurprising turn of events, the New England Patriots quickly scooped up Harrison to help fortify their thin edge rush. While watching their franchise leader in sacks go to a bitter […]

The New England Patriots made a late-season addition by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison for the remainder of the 2017 campaign. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave a generic response to bringing aboard the Steelers’ all-time leader in sacks. “He’s played outside linebacker for the […]

The news of the Pittsburgh Steelers releasing veteran linebacker and all-time sacks leader James Harrison caught quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completely off-guard, per Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I was shocked,” Roethlisberger said on his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan. “You know, I’ve played with that guy for a long time. He’s one […]