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Eight NFL greybeards who will continue to dazzle in 2017

Dec 11, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) takes the field prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

James Harrison, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers

Harrison can still push weights around the gym and contribute on the field like nobody’s business at the age of 38.

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Harrison was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted rookie in 2002. And, boy has he turned out to be quite the gem of a linebacker. To date, Harrison has tallied 79.5 sacks, 757 combined tackles, seven interceptions and 33 forced fumbles in his 13 seasons as a Steeler.

Because of those exploits, Harrison is a five-time Pro Bowl and two-time All Pro, not to mention a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Harrison spent a brief one-year stint playing with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013 before returning to his original team.

A strong 2016 postseason finish, as well as Harrison’s dedication to staying as physically fit as possible, earned him a two-year extension with Pittsburgh. He’ll enter 2017 as the oldest active linebacker in the NFL.

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