Steelers release LB James Harrison in cap move
by WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer
Mar 09, 2013 | 445 views | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
In this Oct. 17, 2010, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) hits Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) during the second quarter of a an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Steelers released Harrison on Saturday, March 9, 2013, after the team and the hard-hitting defensive star who played on two Super Bowl champions failed to agree on a new contract. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
In this Oct. 17, 2010, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) hits Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) during the second quarter of a an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Steelers released Harrison on Saturday, March 9, 2013, after the team and the hard-hitting defensive star who played on two Super Bowl champions failed to agree on a new contract. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker James Harrison after the team and the hard-hitting defensive star who played on two Super Bowl champions failed to agree on a new contract.

The Steelers made the announcement Saturday.

Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert said in a statement that "James has been an integral part of our success during his years in Pittsburgh and has helped us win two Lombardi trophies during that time. We appreciate all of his efforts and wish him the best."

Harrison was voted AP's NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 after setting a team record with 16 sacks. The five-time Pro Bowl player has the longest interception return in Super Bowl history, a 100-yarder for a score against the Arizona Cardinals in 2009.
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