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Cincinnati Bengals LB James Harrison said he spends between $400,000 to $600,000 to make sure his body is ready for the start of the season. He said he uses a hyperbaric Chamber and has his own staff of acupuncturists, massage therapists and homeopathic doctors.
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The Cincinnati Bengals needed an upgraded at SAM linebacker following the departure of LB Manny Lawson (Bills), and that is exactly where the team envisions LB James Harrison lining up. 'We all feel good about how he rushes the passer, obviously,' linebackers coach Paul Guenther said Wednesday, May 15. 'He's done the same coverage stuff that he did in Pittsburgh that he'll do here. Just a little different in terminology and sight lines.'
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Cincinnati Bengals LB James Harrison's two-year deal averages $2.225 million per season. He received a $1.2 million signing bonus, and he will earn $3 million in 2013.
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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he believes LB James Harrison will be able to adjust to playing in a 4-3 defensive alignment. 'He can adjust; he was their adjustor in Pittsburgh,' Lewis said. 'I have no doubt he can do it. He's got that flexibility and he's a smart, hard-working guy. But it all starts with the fact he's physical against the run.'
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The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with free-agent LB James Harrison (Steelers) on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Fantasy Impact: Harrison isn't the player he was a few years back but can still help and provide good leadership to the defense.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have not signed free-agent LB James Harrison (Steelers) at this point because of money as well as the team is not sure whether Harrison can transition to a 4-3 defensive alignment after playing his entire career in a 3-4 defensive alignment.
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The Cincinnati Bengals and free-agent LB James Harrison (Steelers) continue to discuss a contract, but it 'does not look like the numbers will work,' according to a source.
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Free-agent LB Karlos Dansby (Dolphins) might be a better fit for the team than free-agent LB James Harrison (Steelers), but it appears the team is closing in on a deal with the latter.
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The Cincinnati Bengals and free-agent LB James Harrison (Steelers) are expected to resume negotiations Monday, April 15, according to a league source.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a high level of interest in LB James Harrison (Steelers). Contract talks could ramp up when the two sides speak again this weekend.
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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
Injury Concern.
Sleeper.