Pittsburgh Steelers re-sign 38-year-old James Harrison

March 1 (UPI) -- His 39th birthday is set for May 4, but who are you to say that James Harrison should hang it up?

The former Defensive Player of the Year inked a two-year deal Wednesday to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison will make $3.5 million out of the pact.

"It was easy," Harrison told Steelers.com. "That is what both parties wanted and we were able to come to an agreement.

"It's home. It's the only place that I really wanted to be. It's where my family is. It's a great organization."

Harrison was due to hit free agency on March 9. He is the Steelers' all-time sack leader [79.5]. The five-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro recorded five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2016. He had 36.5 sacks from 2008 through 2010. Harrison played nine seasons for the Steelers, before signing in 2013 with the Cincinnati Bengals. He rejoined the Steelers in 2014. He won Super Bowls with the Steelers in 2006 and 2009.