• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Spun

What's trending in the sports world today.

  • NFL
  • College Football
  • NBA
  • College Hoops
  • Interviews
  • About

Search The Spun ...

Close

April 16, 2018 @ 9:20am » Andrew Holleran

NFL Veteran James Harrison Announces He’s Retiring

A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet sitting on the field.CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: A detailed view of a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

James Harrison is calling it a career. The star NFL linebacker announced this morning that he’s decided to retire from the league.

The former Pittsburgh Steelers great, who spent 15 seasons in the league, announced on Instagram today that he’s done. Harrison is set to turn 40 this May.

Harrison says he’s ready to spend more time with his friends and family.

“I’ve missed way too much for way too long…and I’m done. Many thanks to my family, coaches, the fans, and everyone who played a role in my football life,” he wrote on Instagram.

Here’s the full post:

I've missed way too much for way too long…and I'm done. Many thanks to my family, coaches, the fans, and everyone who played a role in my football life. #2ndAndFinalRetirement #HarrisonFamilyValues #BlessedAndHighlyFavored #GodsPlan ??

A post shared by James Harrison (@jhharrison92) on Apr 16, 2018 at 4:13am PDT

Harrison had previously said that he wanted to play another season or two. He signed with the New England Patriots in late December after getting released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Ohio native ends his career as a two-time Super Bowl champion and a five-time Pro Bowler. He was a two-time first-team All-Pro.

Harrison was undrafted out of Kent State in 2002. He ends his career having played for four different NFL teams (Ravens, Steelers, Bengals, Patriots).

FacebookTweetPinLinkedInEmail

Filed Under: News

Reader Interactions

About Andrew Holleran

Andrew Holleran is the managing editor at The Spun.

Primary Sidebar

Search The Spun Here

Most Recent Content

alabama head coach nick saban at the national title game

Report: Former Houston Coach Major Applewhite Joins Alabama Staff

Two basketballs ahead of the Final Four.

Unranked Baylor Takes Down No. 19 Iowa State

A closeup of Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill.

Former Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill Rips P.J. Fleck In Scathing Interview

  • Privacy Policy / Terms Of Use
  • Coverage By Team

Copyright © 2019 The Spun · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding, Inc.

  • NFL
  • College Football
  • NBA
  • College Hoops
  • Interviews
  • About
  • Search
  • February 20, 2019
  • 8 hours ago
    Report: Former Houston Coach Major Applewhite Joins Alabama Staff
  • 8 hours ago
    Unranked Baylor Takes Down No. 19 Iowa State
  • 9 hours ago
    Former Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill Rips P.J. Fleck In Scathing Interview
  • 9 hours ago
    Report: Kentucky Promotes Brad White To Defensive Coordinator
  • 10 hours ago
    Former CFB Star Is Struggling In The Alliance Of American Football
  • 11 hours ago
    Texas Early Leader For Nation’s No. 1 Recruit RB Zachary Evans
  • 11 hours ago
    MLB Insider Has New Details On Manny Machado’s Padres Contract
  • 12 hours ago
    ESPN’s Adam Schefter Names The “Best Fit” For Antonio Brown
  • 13 hours ago
    ESPN’s Prediction For Kentucky’s Game Tonight
  • 13 hours ago
    All-ACC Georgia Tech Transfer Parker Braun Updates Decision
  • 14 hours ago
    Photos: Sean McVay Appears To Be Recovering From Super Bowl Loss
  • 14 hours ago
    Bill Self Gives Update On Marcus Garrett Injury
Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

Email sent!