James Harrison believes he has grown since being arrested in 2008, according to Scott Brown of ESPN. Harrison, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was arrested for hitting his girlfriend and charged with simple assault and criminal mischief. Both charges were misdemeanors and were eventually dropped.
James Harrison says he’s grown since 2008 domestic abuse arrest
Once one of the most dominant players in the game, Harrison says he has matured since getting arrested six years ago.
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“It was something that happened, an unfortunate situation, and right or wrong everybody makes mistakes,” Harrison said following his first practice since re-signing with the Steelers on Tuesday. “I learned from it and grew from it and I’m where I’m at now.”
Before the Steelers brought Harrison back into the fold, head coach Mike Tomlin sat down and talked with Harrison on the current state of the league. The NFL has recently been rocked by scandals involving domestic violence, most notably cases including Ray Rice, Greg Hardy and Ray McDonald.
Rice is under indefinite suspension and Hardy was placed on the exempt list, allowing him to be paid but not to participate with his team. McDonald is still playing for the San Francisco 49ers, who are waiting for the legal system to play out.
Harrison could be active this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, although the amount of playing time he might receive is uncertain. Harrison won two Super Bowls in 2005 and 2008 with the Steelers, along with a Defensive Player of the Year award.
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