The New England Patriots bought themselves a late Christmas gift when they signed free agent linebacker James Harrison to a one-year contract yesterday. The 39-year old was available after the Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he spent the vast majority of his NFL career, released him on Saturday after he had played only 40 defensive snaps in the five games he appeared in this season.
Despite his limited playing time through the first 16 weeks of the season, Harrison is an intriguing addition to the Patriots. Let's take a look at what signing him therefore means for the team.