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Harrison sets Steelers’ sack record

Cincinnati Bengals v Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 28: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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With a third quarter sack of Browns quarterback Cody Kessler, Steelers linebacker James Harrison became the franchise’s all-time sack leader.

Harrison now has 77.5 career sacks, passing Jason Gildon for the most in franchise history.

Harrison made his first start and had his first sack in Cleveland in 2004, when then-Steelers linebacker and current Steelers linebackers coach Joey Porter was ejected for a pregame fight with Browns running back William Green.

Harrison, who briefly retired before the 2014 season, is 38. He was the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and is a five-time Pro Bowler.