Dec. 26, 2017 / 12:06 PM

James Harrison goes unclaimed on waivers

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison watches from the sidelines during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in October. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison watches from the sidelines during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in October. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo

Former Pittsburgh Steelers franchise sack leader James Harrison went unclaimed on waivers and is now a free agent.

The Steelers released the 39-year-old Harrison on Saturday to provide room for the return of right tackle Marcus Gilbert from suspension.

Harrison recorded 80.5 sacks with the Steelers, but saw his role decrease as the Steelers transitioned to more pass-coverage responsibilities for outside linebackers Bud Dupree and rookie T.J. Watt.

The 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Harrison has recorded 82.5 sacks, eight interceptions and 570 tackles in 191 career games with the Cincinnati Bengals and Steelers.

Harrison is perhaps best remembered for his 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals.

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