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Report: Steelers signing James Harrison after losing Ryan Shazier and Jarvis Jones

In order to bolster their linebacking depth, the Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former NFL Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers had a convincing 37-19 win over the Carolina Panther on Sunday, but it was costly. Pitt managed to lose two starting linebackers.

Jarvis Jones was placed on IR-Recall after suffering a wrist injury that will require surgery. Ryan Shazier sprained an MCL that's expected to sideline him for a few weeks.

In order to bolster their linebacking depth, the Steelers are signing former NFL Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison.

Harrison later posted this on his Instagram account:

Harrison played with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013 after Pittsburgh cut him following a contract dispute last year. He's now back in the AFC North.

Harrison retired earlier this season after a visit with the Arizona Cardinals. He played for the Bengals in a reduced role last season in their 4-3 defense after spending his entire career in Dick Lebeau's 3-4 blitz-heavy scheme.

After registering 10.5 sacks in 2010, Harrison managed just 17 sacks over the past three seasons.