James Harrison Discusses Roger Goodell, NFL Steroid Investigation

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison took aim at NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday night. It came ahead of a potential interview with the NFL after his name came up in an Al-Jazeera America report of performance-enhancing drug users.

According to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler, the five-time Pro Bowler didn't mince words: "If it leads to the hands of that crook, I mean [Goodell], he can do whatever he wants. That's just the collective bargaining agreement that the players signed [in 2011]."

Harrison has denied any involvement with PEDs and agreed to an interview with the league on Aug. 30, telling Fowler: "If it went to a longer situation and I got the suspension, the bigger outcome wasn't really worth it. I wouldn't be on the team. I'd hurt the team, hurt my teammates and coaches."

The 38-year-old former NFL Defensive Player of the Year called for his interview to be televised live and in front of the media.

The seemingly ageless Harrison is coming off a season that saw him register 40 tackles, five sacks and one interception as a situational player. He is expected to fill a similar role in 2016, with Bud Dupree and Jarvis Jones serving as the starters at outside linebacker.

The former Kent State standout will be a key figure in the Steelers' pursuit of their seventh Super Bowl title.

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