One Steeler LB retires, but could another join Titans?

Former Steelers linebacker Jason Worilds removed himself as an option for the Titans when he removed himself from the game.

Worilds is retiring. He made the announcement on Tuesday night.

It was setback for the Titans, who had strong interest in one of the best free agent pass rushers.

Derrick Morgan remains in play, although he visited the Falcons on Wednesday and was en route to visit the Buccaneers. The Titans want to keep Morgan — their first-round pick in 2010. Former Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo visited the Titans, but the Cardinals and Redskins are also in the mix for the seventh-year pro.

Another option is former Steeler James Harrison, who is coming off his 12th season. His agent said Harrison would love to play for the Titans, who recently hired longtime Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau as assistant head coach.

"James feels very, very strongly about coach LeBeau. And I know Dick feels the same way. It's a natural thing," agent Bill Parise said. "I'm sure the Steelers are still in play, too. It will probably be one of those. I hope it's one of those. We are not ruling anybody out, but the two logical fits are Tennessee and Pittsburgh."

Harrison has 71.5 career sacks, including 5.5 in 11 games last season. He returned to the Steelers last year after one season with the Bengals.

Parise said he hadn't heard from the Titans.

"James couldn't be better. He's in great shape, is working out, everything is good. His plan is to play this year," he said. "I would say something would happen in the next couple of weeks. He'd be an asset in transitioning into LeBeau's philosophy. It just makes an awful lot of sense."



