James Harrison Speaks Out: Steelers Weren't Honest About Playing Time
So to set the record straight on his own terms, Harrison released a long statement via Instagram on Friday in which he explained why he requested his release from the Steelers.
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So to set the record straight on his own terms, Harrison released a long statement via Instagram on Friday in which he explained why he requested his release from the Steelers.
Harrison said the Steelers simply never gave him the playing time that they promised this season.
Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey said that Harrison had an active role in getting himself released by the Steelers.
Tom Brady and James Harrison are kindred spirits, in a sense. Both have been in the crosshairs of Roger Goodell.
The Patriots are adding another veteran presence to their defense ahead of the final week of the regular season.
There is still a lot to be determined in the AFC heading into the final week of the regular season.
One fan was so upset that he or she decided to heave a beverage in the direction of Patriots players as they jogged to the tunnel to exit Heinz Field.
Rob Gronkowski bounced back from his one-game suspension in a big way on Sunday, and earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his monster game against the Steelers.
The Patriots don't lose at this time of year -- not to the Bills. But with Buffalo fighting for a playoff spot, are they a threat to the Pats in Week 16?
Whatever the reasons may have been, an AFC battle between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers proved to be impervious to the declining ratings.
After their thrilling 27-24 win over the Steelers on Sunday, it was clear the Patriots knew what to expect at the end of their high stakes matchup in Pittsburgh.
You'd think that after 17 years of running the NFL, things would get a bit stale with the New England Patriots. But you'd be wrong.
In what was one of the craziest endings of the 2017 NFL season, the Patriots escaped Pittsburgh with a 27-24 victory, giving New England a slight edge in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
The last few weeks have been kind of like a roller coaster for Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.
When it came time to face the media after that 27-24 loss to the Patriots, the Steelers almost universally shared the same message: We'll play the Patriots again, and the outcome will be different.
For a moment, the Pittsburgh Steelers had taken a lead over the Patriots in the final minute of Sunday afternoon's game. But then, it was taken away.
Well. That was some football game, eh?
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid brings you all you need to know about Sunday's big matchup between the Patriots and Steelers.
The Patriots defensive line will be missing one of its biggest contributors Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Rob Gronkowski said he's learned his lesson, but didn't have much else to say about the dirty hit he put on Buffalo Bills corner Tre'Davious White two weeks ago.
THE NFL TODAY's Bill Cowher weighs in on the important Week 15 matchup between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tom Brady is getting all literary. And the Steelers are in trouble.
The WBZ-TV Sports team makes their predictions for Sunday's big Patriots-Steelers matchup in Pittsburgh.
The New England Patriots seem almost a lock for one of the top two seeds in AFC for the postseason, but they are preparing for their biggest game in 2017. As they look to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, it almost seems like training camp with all of the moving and shaking going on.
There are just three weeks remaining in the NFL's regular season, but for many teams, the playoffs have essentially arrived.
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education issued a notice stating Anna Maria College may not have "sufficient resources" to remain in operation.
Alan Turing is known for his scientific achievements, but openness in his personal life caused his public downfall.
Many people in Massachusetts will be getting their first real taste of summer this week.
World Cup soccer fans won't be allowed to tailgate outside Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts this summer.
A Mashpee, Massachusetts school bus driver crashed into a tree Monday morning after suffering an apparent medical episode while transporting 26 students to school.
A Mashpee, Massachusetts school bus driver crashed into a tree Monday morning after suffering an apparent medical episode while transporting 26 students to school.
Many people in Massachusetts will be getting their first real taste of summer this week.
Marleigh Guevara was hit and killed by a driver in Webster, Massachusetts over the weekend.
World Cup fans won't be allowed to tailgate outside Gillette Stadium this summer.
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education issued a notice stating Anna Maria College may not have "sufficient resources" to remain in operation.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Boston sat eight of its regular rotation players, including stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as the bench beat the Orlando Magic.
The Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets as James Hagens made his NHL debut.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.