Only days after the Pittsburgh Steelers released their all-time sack, James Harrison, the New England Patriots added their newest linebacker.
It didn’t take long for James Harrison to find a new home. Less than a week after being waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Harrison started visiting other teams hoping to land a home before the playoffs.
Well, he found one. For him, it’s a great move, but for the Steelers, they might be regretting the decision. After visiting with the team yesterday, the former Steeler has signed a deal with the New England Patriots.
Harrison shared the news by posting a picture of him and Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, on Instagram. For the Patriots, this adds a huge impact player to their roster right before they prepare for the playoffs, but for Pittsburgh, this could be a major roadblock on their way to the Super Bowl.
Although Harrison’s role in Pittsburgh was small this season, not having him on the roster is a big loss for the team. His veteran leadership put an impact on this team on and off the field.
After drafting first-round pick, T.J. Watt, Harrison’s role on this seem decreased dramatically. In a business perspective, the move was totally justifiable as Harrison was likely playing in his final season with the team anyway. For the fans, though, they were heartbroken by the cut.
Harrison’s role in New England might be small, but in the postseason, having someone with his experience should help a young defense. As a role model to young players, Harrison will make a difference for this team as they chance back-to-back Super Bowls.
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Steelers fans may be upset with the situation, but for Harrison, staying with a Super Bowl contender is the perfect move for a 40-year-old looking to go out on top.