Back in 2014, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison retired after last playing a down for the Bengals at the age of 35. Now, as he enters the 2017 season as the Steelers’ starting right outside linebacker once again, at the age of 39, it is safe to presume that retirement is not going very well.
The former Defensive Player of the Year has signed three contracts since retiring, meaning that he has made the decision to prolong his career on three separate occasions, most recently inking a new two-year deal to return to the team earlier this spring after being the team’s most effective pass-rusher in 2016.