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Patriots linebacker James Harrison retires again

James Harrison is taking another shot at retirement, and this time it’s likely to stick for the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker.

The five-time Pro Bowler, two-time All Pro and 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced on Instagram yesterday he is stepping away from the game following a 15-year career that saw him go from undrafted free agent to one of the most feared players in the league.

Harrison, 39, played nearly his entire career with the Steelers, collecting 80.5 of his 84.5 career sacks there, a franchise record. He spent the 2013 season in Cincinnati and signed with the Patriots late last season.