James Harrison Says Steelers Never Had A ‘Bountygate’ System

James Harrison Says Steelers Never Had A ‘Bountygate’ System

One day after James Harrison claimed Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave him an envelope after an especially vicious tackle, the player claimed his former team never had a “Bountygate” system. The former linebacker took to his Instagram page on Friday afternoon to try and dispel the rumors he helped create. Alongside a picture […]

James Harrison’s ‘Envelope’ Claim Isn’t Likely To Be Investigated Soon, According To Saints’ Sean Payton

James Harrison’s ‘Envelope’ Claim Isn’t Likely To Be Investigated Soon, According To Saints’ Sean Payton

If James Harrison‘s claims regarding former head coach Mike Tomlin are going to be investigated by the NFL, it’s not going to happen anytime soon, according to New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. Payton addressed the issue during a wide-ranging interview on Thursday afternoon, talking to Jason La Canfora and Ken Weiman on the […]

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer Roasted For Destroying His Child’s Participation Trophy

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer Roasted For Destroying His Child’s Participation Trophy

It’s been a talking point from certain quarters for the last several years, that a generation of children is being ruined by the handing out of participation trophies. Kids these days, the argument goes, are “soft” and aren’t given the chance to earn trophies, but rather get one just for taking part, per a New […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Great James Harrison Announces Retirement After 15 NFL Seasons

Pittsburgh Steelers Great James Harrison Announces Retirement After 15 NFL Seasons

Longtime NFL linebacker James Harrison announced his retirement on Monday morning, closing the book on a pro football career that had lasted 15 seasons and included five Pro Bowl appearances and one Defensive Player of the Year award, among other achievements. In a succinctly worded post, Harrison took to Instagram on Monday morning, telling his […]

NFL Players Face Ban For Obstructing League’s Al Jazeera Investigation

NFL Players Face Ban For Obstructing League’s Al Jazeera Investigation

The Al Jazeera story is back again, as several NFL players face a ban from the league should they refuse to cooperate in the investigation involving reports of them using performance-enhancing drugs. Green Bay Packers linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers are two of the more prominent players implicated in the report, but their former […]

Best NFL Players Who Were Undrafted Free Agents

Best NFL Players Who Were Undrafted Free Agents

With 2016 NFL training camps opening around the league this week, the best NFL players are gathering for practices in the summer heat. All 32 teams hope this will be the beginning of a journey that will lead them to Super Bowl LI next February in Houston, Texas. Interestingly, some of these teams’ hopes will […]

NFL Players And PEDs: League To Probe Report

NFL Players And PEDs: League To Probe Report

NFL players and PEDs, or performance-enhancing drugs, is a real hot-button issue in the NFL these days. In late 2015, Al Jazeera America released an investigative report on PED use in professional sports. The backlash from that report seemed to blow over, but the NFL is apparently not ready to move on from the controversy. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Bruce Gradkowski, OLB James Harrison Announces He Will Play This Season Via Instagram

Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Bruce Gradkowski, OLB James Harrison Announces He Will Play This Season Via Instagram

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they have re-signed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year deal on May 2. Gradkowski is happy to be back with the Steelers after missing the entire season last year with finger and shoulder injuries. We have re-signed QB Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year contract. MORE: https://t.co/VIFZtUCR7n pic.twitter.com/7RXBa7mjZX — Pittsburgh Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ James Harrison Destroys Son’s Participation Trophies – And He’s Right To Do So

Pittsburgh Steelers’ James Harrison Destroys Son’s Participation Trophies – And He’s Right To Do So

When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ James Harrison destroyed the participation trophies of his two sons, he also went onto Instagram to explain why he thought a participation trophy was bad for his kids. While some may have been offended, it turns out research may support Harrison. In a related report by the Inquisitr, the defensive player […]

James Harrison Channels Adam Carolla With Participation Trophy Rant

James Harrison Channels Adam Carolla With Participation Trophy Rant

Steelers veteran James Harrison and comedian Adam Carolla might not have a lot in common on the surface. But they do share at least one common value: participation trophies for none! As reported by the Inquisitr, Harrison posted a special message on his Instagram account revealing his disdain for two participation trophies his sons received […]

James Harrison Just Threw Out His Sons’ Participation Trophies: Did He Go Too Far?

James Harrison Just Threw Out His Sons’ Participation Trophies: Did He Go Too Far?

James Harrison, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, just sent a strong (and somewhat controversial) message on parenting in a “you’re all winners” type of world. The defensive madman came home to find that his sons had received participation trophies and, well, that just didn’t sit well with him. He took to Instagram issuing the following statement. […]

Blood Saved Babies: James Harrison Saved 2 Million Babies With ‘Golden Arm’

Blood Saved Babies: James Harrison Saved 2 Million Babies With ‘Golden Arm’

A man’s blood saved babies for the past six decades. According to CNN, James Harrison is known as “the man with the golden arm.” The 78-year-old Australian resident has been donating blood plasma almost every week since he was young. He says that a traumatic life experience that involved him being saved by donated blood […]

Pittsburgh Steelers News: James Harrison Could Play Important Role In Return To The Team

Pittsburgh Steelers News: James Harrison Could Play Important Role In Return To The Team

The Pittsburgh Steelers will once again have James Harrison on their defense, but this time he could be playing a different but still very important role. On Sunday, the team’s outside linebacker decided to return for another season. Harrison had retired from football last offseason but was coaxed back when the Steelers suffered a rash […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Rumors: James Harrison Could Be Returning — If His Kids Say So

Pittsburgh Steelers Rumors: James Harrison Could Be Returning — If His Kids Say So

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be getting free agent linebacker James Harrison to return this season — as long as his kids say so. The 36-year-old free agent is reportedly close to choosing between the Steelers and Tennessee Titans, where his longtime defensive coach Dick LeBeau went this year. Harrison made it clear that […]

James Harrison Retires: Does He Have What It Takes To Make Hall Of Fame?

James Harrison Retires: Does He Have What It Takes To Make Hall Of Fame?

James Harrison has decided to retire after 11 seasons in the NFL — now it is time to see if his resume is good enough to get him into Canton. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was best known for rumbling 100 yards in a Super Bowl win against the Arizona Cardinals, scoring a critical touchdown […]

Steelers’ James Harrison Retires, Says Family “Outweighs My Desire To Play The Game”

Steelers’ James Harrison Retires, Says Family “Outweighs My Desire To Play The Game”

Former Pittsburg Steelers linebacker James Harrison, currently a free agent, announced via Facebook his decision to retire from the NFL. The 36 year-old Ohio native began his NFL career in 2002 as an undrafted rookie with the Steelers, after attending and playing for Kent State University. After being cut by the Baltimore Ravens, James was […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Release James Harrison

Pittsburgh Steelers Release James Harrison

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker James Harrison. Harrison was the 2008 NFL player of the year and has been looked at as the heart of soul of the Steelers’ defense for years. During his tenures with the team, Pittsburgh has won two Super Bowls. The move to jettison the mouthy linebacker looks to be […]

James Harrison Concussions: Steelers LB Taking Extra Steps To Protect His Noggin

James Harrison Concussions: Steelers LB Taking Extra Steps To Protect His Noggin

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker James Harrison has recently revealed that he has sustained numerous undisclosed concussions in his career and as a result, is taking extra steps to protect his head. According to a report by ESPN, Harrison — known as one of the most vicious hitters in the NFL — began using a special […]

James Harrison, Troy Polamalu Expected To Suit Up Against Eagles

James Harrison, Troy Polamalu Expected To Suit Up Against Eagles

is reporting that injured Steelers stars James Harrison and Troy Polamalu will likely return to action Sunday as Pittsburgh takes on the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the report, Harrison (knee) and Polamalu (calf), returned from the team’s buy week on Monday and practiced together for the first time this season. “Based on what I am […]

James Harrison Suspension: NFL Denies Appeal

James Harrison Suspension: NFL Denies Appeal

The NFL on Friday upheld a suspension of Pittsburgh’s James Harrison, meaning the 4-time Pro Bowl linebacker will miss the Steelers’ game Monday against the San Francisco 49ers. Harrison was given a one-game suspension without pay — estimated to cost him about $75,000 — for a helmet-to-helmet hit against Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy in the […]

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