James Harrison is on his way to visit the Arizona Cardinals today, according to a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) August 27, 2014
Stop me if you've heard this before. A former Pittsburgh Steelers player is headed to Arizona to meet with the Cardinals.
Last time we saw this song-and-dance, Brett Keisel was the player and he wisely used the Cardinals as leverage to get himself a two-year deal back in Pittsburgh.
This time, it's former defensive player of the year, James Harrison, who is reportedly headed out to the desert to meet with Bruce Arians and the Cardinals about a possible employment opportunity.
As was Keisel at the time of his rumored departure to Arizona, Harrison is still viewed by some sources as a possible depth player at the outside linebacker position, in case a player is injured or if the Steelers feel they need Harrison back in the fold.
Simply put, Harrison is viewed as an insurance policy in case they feel things just aren't going to work. They felt the same way about Keisel, and he's now back on the active roster.
Will the same chain of events happen with Harrison? Only time will tell, but with the final cut-downs looming across the NFL, Harrison might become a hot commodity for a number of teams looking for an experienced pass rusher.