The Steelers had been letting James Harrison try to work through left knee inflammation at his own pace. WednesdTay they decided it was time to have the knee scoped. News of Harrison’s surgery came less than 24 hours after his agent said the team would probably take the star OLB off the PUP in a week or 2, let him test the knee and then decide on surgery. Instead, HC Mike Tomlin reportedly said Harrison’s return "shouldn’t be long" after the earlier surgery date. Harrison’s agent said the player is otherwise in better shape than he’s been in 3 years. With the season opener still 25 days away, it’s possible the veteran sees no ill effect from the surgery. For now, we’re leaving our projection unchanged.
