PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker James Harrison after the team and the hard-hitting defensive star who played on two Super Bowl champions failed to agree on a new contract.

Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert said in a statement that "James has been an integral part of our success during his years in Pittsburgh and has helped us win two Lombardi trophies during that time. We appreciate all of his efforts and wish him the best."

Harrison was voted AP's NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 after setting a team record with 16 sacks. The five-time Pro Bowl player has the longest interception return in Super Bowl history, a 100-yarder for a score against the Arizona Cardinals in 2009.

FB Young, TE Paulsen to stay with Redskins

ASHBURN, Va. - Fullback Darrel Young and tight end Logan Paulsen agreed to three-year contracts to remain with the Washington Redskins on Saturday.

Both would have become restricted free agents.

Young will receive a $1 million signing bonus in a contract with a maximum value of $6.2 million.

Both players were undrafted and have spent three years in Washington. Primarily a blocker, Young rushed 14 times for 60 yards last year. He also caught eight passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns.

Paulsen started 10 regular season games in 2012, catching a career-high 25 passes for 308 yards and one touchdown.

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