Steelers' James Harrison hopes to be ready by Week 1

Can someone, anyone tell me why James Harrison waited until last week to have the bone chips removed from his ankle? Maybe he just wanted to skip preseason camp.



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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] remains optimistic his aching left knee will be ready in time for the season opener against Denver.

Harrison had a minor procedure on the knee last week and hasn't practiced at all during training camp. He was activated from the physically unable to perform list before Sunday's preseason game against Indianapolis but did not dress.

The 34-year-old Harrison said Tuesday he tried to play through some discomfort during minicamp but the knee flared up whenever he would try to cut. Though the four-time [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] has spent nine seasons with the Steelers, he believes he needs to practice at least a few times before being OK'd to play.

Harrison added he's been impressed with how second-year linebacker [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] has played in his absence.