The thing many Steelers fans feared when he was released Saturday has come to fruition. James Harrison has signed with the Patriots, according to his agent, Bill Parise.
Reports out of the Boston area that Harrison was meeting with the Patriots cropped up early Tuesday. Later in the day, the Steelers' all-time sacks leader signed a deal with New England for the remainder of the season, just two weeks after watching them beat the Steelers, 27-24, when a touchdown catch by Jesse James in the closing minute was overturned via replay.
Harrison, 39, had not been happy with his lack of playing time with the Steelers, expressing his displeasure two weeks ago in an exclusive interview with DKPittsburghSports.com. Parise said the Steelers showed some interest in bringing the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year back at some point this season, but Harrison, who won two Super Bowls and played in another with the Steelers, wanted to play now.
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