New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison has provided a pass rushing spark for the team that has been a key part of their Super Bowl run.
Now the 39-year old has announced that after this season, he would like to continue his NFL career.
“I maybe want to play a year at 40, maybe 41,” Harrison told ESPN reporter Mike Reiss. “But at some point in time, I’m going to have to stop [playing].”
Harrison explains his reasoning that he wouldn’t allow his son to start playing the sport until he was all done and that that is why he wants to stop sooner rather than later.
“I told my son [James III] he could play contact football when I stop, so I’m going to have to give it up in the near future,” Harrison said. “He’s already 10, and then he’ll be playing against kids who have been doing it for 4 or 5 years, contact football, and they’ll know how to take a hit and give a hit.”
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Harrison is currently on a one-year contract with the Patriots and if he doesn’t sign a new contract, he will be a free agent in the offseason.
Would you like to see Harrison back in a Patriots uniform? Give us your thoughts below.
9 Responses
after the patriots win super bowl Brady and Harrison will retired when ready too
Yes I would like to see James Harrison remaine with the Patriots.
Yes I would, I think that he would make a good asset to the team. I don’t care what anyone thinks.
Yes I hope James Harrison stays on for another season with the Patriots!!
Yes, retire a Patriot , dammed good man
I’d like to see him back for sure….at a reasonable contract of course but he would at leadership and a veteran that could groom the younger players coming up.
Play another year with the Patriots. This is an experienced player who like Brady takes great care of himself. He’s really helped set the edge, which had been a weakness of the Pats’ D.
Just wondering If the Patriots do not keep him if he would go back to the Steelers.
Great athlete, hopes he stays a Patriot for next year, has so much to offer and loves his job, he wld be great help and to share his knowledge with other Patriots. Then retire as a Patriot Champion