Harrison not likely to play Sunday night

[LLT]

September 8, 2012
Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


James Harrison would not classify his latest issue with his knee as a setback, even though the Pro Bowl outside linebacker is not expected to play Sunday night in Denver.

Harrison did not practice for the second day in a row Friday and is listed as questionable on the team's official injury report.

He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Chris Carter, who has been working at right outside linebacker since minicamp because of injuries to Harrison (knee) and top backup Jason Worilds (wrist).

This is the third time since spring that Harrison has had a comeback halted by a knee problem. In his other attempts -- once at minicamp, once at training camp -- his knee swelled each time he tried to cut on it.

Harrison said Friday he did not suffer a setback this time, nor is he worried about his knee.

"No, it's just sore," Harrison said. "The soft tissue just hasn't healed up."



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[SteelerFanInStl]

That sucks.

[Moose]

If it takes another week to rest in order to be HEALTHY for the rest of season, then rest !!

[steelpride12]

I don't care if it takes 6 weeks, he should not be on the field until he is 100% or we could be talking about his career on the line, not just missing a couple games!

[Craic]

I agree, rest him. But we also need to keep in mind that we're seeing the end of another great player coming up. It's a shame that it took him so long to get to this place, but nevertheless, it's been a great joy watching him. And no, I'm not writing his eulogy yet. He may have another year, maybe two or three left in him, but with all the time he's been missing lately, you know it's coming.

[Count Steeler]

34 Years Old and more and more physical problems does not bode well for Harrison. Let's win #7 this year because Harrison does not have many games left.

[Moose]

Maybe NOT being able to play the way he is used to playing ( thanks to Roger Goddamnit ) Harrison may stick around longer.

[Steeldude]

I hope the secondary is ready. With a weakened pass rush it's going to be a long game for them.