James Harrison released

Steelers have activated Marcus Gilbert to active roster in doing so released James Harrison.

Wish it went down a better way than this but, I guess I understand it why it was him compared to others.

 

surprised. Had to make room for Gilbert. I wonder if they planned on making him inactive this week, so no real difference. Even if they resign next week, it’s not looking like he will contribute to the playoff success of this team.

 

This just doesn't sit right with me. I feel like the Steelers really dicked him around this season.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9034415/james-harrison-released-pittsburgh-steelers

 

Sad day.....

 

I'm amazed how many people bought into the narrative that the Steelers were saving him for something. He has made one play all season, the big sack late against the Chiefs. The few other times he has been able to get into the lineup, he did nothing.

I respect his game, of course, but I can't bring myself to muster up much sympathy. I remember the domestic abuse charges and I know about the issues with violence before he became a Steeler. He was a great player who made tremendous contributions on the field, but as a person, he's not the first guy I root for.

 

Obviously...

 

He’s too slow for what our OLBs are asked to do.

 

Wow. Man. Nothing but love and thanks to Harrison and his family.

 

Would have been nice to have him involved in Steelers next Super Bowl but wouldn't be much help using a walker. Seriously, Deebo will be missed!!

 

Dont think it was a good way to end his career. Doesn't seem right.

 

Wished they didn’t bring him back this year, was like they strung him along.

Too good of a player in Steelers history for it to go down like this.

But, that said it probably made the most sense, as he was deactivated lots of games, and wasn’t gettting many snaps, when he did play, plus he brings no special teams value.

 

So why did they make room for by cutting him? The Steelers aren't exactly LB rich at the moment.

 

Clearly they don't think he can play any more. This indicates what we've seen all year, that they believe Chickillo and Moats are better options at outside linebacker.

 

I don’t like this...no I HATE this. How do you do this to a legend. One of my all time favorite Steelers.

 

I'm holding on to a glimmer of hope that it was just part of some roster mumbo jumbo......I know it's not but this one hurts....

 

McCullers is useless....why not him.....I think it's stupid...

 

I year to late. Should not have brought him back. Look i love james but he cant cover and has seemed 1 step slow for 2 or 3 years. Yes he gets held alot but it isnt called.lol

Bad way to do it but had to be done. He isnt helping this team

 

I was just about to post the exact same name. At least James has seen the field.

 

Damn, that’s kind of brutal

 

Just read something over at NFL.com with a nightmare scenario and hopefully what Ian Rappaport is suggesting.....one is he goes to Pats where he terrorizes AV and now actually starts getting holding calls in his favor or he ends up back with us on Monday......please be the latter,please.

 

They have been dropping the LB’s into coverage to deal with the screen passes to the RB’s. They are making the adjustments needed because this team could very well win a championship this year. It’s nothing against James, he just can’t run as well as he once did. He’s enough of a pro to understand. I hope he rolls with it and stays around the organization. Troy and Jack took the cut too hard, they have to understand that the team has to do what is needed. He’s one of my favorite players of all time and I think he could make a lot of money post playing career in and around Pittsburgh.