Harrison Is Defensive Player of Year; Tomlinson Could Be Out
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Steelers LB James Harrison was named the NFL's defensive player of the year yesterday by the Associated Press. Harrison was the leader of the league's top-ranked defense with 16 sacks and seven forced fumbles.
Harrison became the fifth Steelers player to win the award following Hall of Famers Joe Greene, Mel Blount and Jack Lambert and 2009 Hall of Fame semifinalist Rod Woodson.
Harrison received 22 votes in balloting of media members, nine more than Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware, the NFL's sack leader.
Ravens S Ed Reed finished third with eight votes. Titans DT Albert Haynesworth received five votes and Steelers S Troy Polamalu got two.
· CHARGERS: RB LaDainian Tomlinson reportedly could miss the remainder of the postseason because of his groin injury.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Tomlinson is unlikely to be placed on the injured reserve list but probably won't play. The injury probably will require surgery, the newspaper reported.
Darren Sproles would take over as the starter at tailback.
Tomlinson played in Saturday night's triumph over the Indianapolis Colts but was limited to five carries for 25 yards.
· STEELERS: QB Ben Roethlisberger participated in practice, eight days after being knocked from the regular season finale with a concussion.
Roethlisberger told reporters he expects to play in this weekend's AFC semifinal against the Chargers at Heinz Field.
