The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed outside linebacker James Harrison to a one-year contract. Harrison, who is coming out of retirement to join Pittsburgh, is one of the best players in Steelers history, ranking second in franchise history with 64 sacks.
Steelers sign James Harrison to 1-year contract
Pittsburgh has signed James Harrison to help create more pass rush after losing one of its stars.
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Harrison is coming in to help fortify the linebacking crew, with second-year Steeler Jarvis Jones going down Sunday night with a wrist injury, per NBC Sports. Jones has been placed on the injured reserve/designated to return list, sidelining him until late November.
Harrison played for Pittsburgh from 2004-12, racking up two Super Bowl championships and a Defensive Player of the Year award in 2008. Harrison made five Pro Bowls during his tenure in the Steel City before playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013 and then retiring temporarily.
Over at Behind The Steel Curtain, Neil Coolong wrote about Harrison’s potential impact:
The Steelers' run defense has been suspect this season, and Harrison could provide a boost in that regard, provided the 36-year-old is still as strong as he was throughout his career. He wasn't entirely effective in Cincinnati, the team he joined after refusing to take a pay cut with the Steelers after the 2012 season.
Harrison will likely be active for Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it is uncertain whether he will see time. Harrison will be familiar with the playbook, as defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is still running the defense as he was when Harrison was in town.
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