I believe Harrison is History

Steelers inch closer to releasing Harrison



March, 7, 2013
Mar 7
6:36
PM ET



By
Jamison Hensley | ESPN.com

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The agent for [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] continues to say the linebacker wants to remain with the Steelers. Pittsburgh's coaching staff wants Harrison to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].




[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Harrison But, as talks on a restructured contract go nowhere, it's looking more and more like Harrison will be an ex-Steeler.


According to Ed Bouchette of the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.],
the negotiations between the Steelers and the agent for Harrison are at
an impasse, which increases the chances that the five-time Pro Bowl
linebacker will be released soon. The deadline appears to be Tuesday,
when free agency begins and teams have to be under the salary cap.


The presumed sticking point is Harrison's $6.57 million salary.
While Harrison has previously said he won't take a reduced salary, he
may have to rethink that position. Whatever pay cut the Steelers are
suggesting (let's say $3.5 million, for argument's sake), Harrison has
to decide whether he can make more money elsewhere. If he believes he
can earn more with another team, he should welcome cutting ties with
Pittsburgh. If not, Harrison should sign off on a pay cut even though
it's a blow to the ego.


It's looking like the Steelers want to get more cap room from
Harrison one way or another. If they can't get Harrison to reduce his
salary, the Steelers would gain $5.1 million by cutting him