Steelers linebacker James Harrison decided Thursday to submit to an interview with the NFL regarding the Al-Jazeera report from earlier this year that accused Harrison and other players of taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Harrison spoke with Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network Thursday afternoon when he arrived at Heinz Field for the Steelers’ preseason game vs. the Eagles, and in typical Harrison fashion he delivered a strong quote on the subject.
“They don’t have credible evidence,” he said. “Period. End of discussion.”
Harrison said he agreed to the interview because continuing to fight it and ultimately receiving a suspension “would definitely hurt the team.”
Earlier this summer, Harrison had invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to his house for the interview. Harrison informed the NFL of his decision to submit to the interview by submitting a letter via the NFL Players Association.
Harrison’s letter said he will submit to an interview at the team’s facility Aug. 30. The NFL had originally set an Aug. 25 deadline for speaking to the players or they would face suspension.