NFL Notes: James Harrison, Bills, Cardinals, & Saints

James Harrison

Steelers LB James Harrison said he is willing to be suspended in response to the NFL’s request of a mandatory interview about him possibly accepting performance-enhancing drugs.

“I’ll do what I have to do,” Harrison said, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “They’ll do what they have to do. We’ll make that decision when that time comes. . . . I just am doing what I’m advised to do [by the NFLPA]. It’s the right thing to do.”

Harrisson recognizes that forcing players to give evidence to unverified allegations could provide a negative precedent for future events.

“Somebody could come out and say James Harrison is a pedophile,” Harrison said. “They are going to suspend me, put me under investigation for being a pedophile just because somebody said it? I’m not going to answer questions for every little thing some Tom, Dick and Harry comes up with.”

Bills

• Adam Schefter mentions that the Bills will be subject to “steep” fines after RB Karlos Williams‘ and DT Marcell Dareus‘ suspensions, due to the NFL’s remittance policy.

Cardinals

Cardinals have officially removed the following players from their physically unable to perform list:

• S Tyrann Mathieu
• CB Justin Bethel
• DT Frostee Rucker

Darren Urban notes that these players only participated in walkthroughs and have yet to fully practice.

Saints

• Saints FB John Kuhn‘s contract is worth the veteran minimum of $985,000 without any bonuses or guarantees. He will count for $600,000 against the salary cap. (Rob Demovsky)