Steelers OLB James Harrison put together one of the better defensive seasons in team history in 2007.

That may all be forgotten now.

Harrison was charged with simple assault and criminal mischief Saturday in Ohio Township. According to an affidavit filed in conjunction with the arrest, Harrison broke into the room of his girlfriend, Beth Tibbott, after she locked herself in as the result of an argument between the two.

Harrison broke the door open, and broke in half her cell phone, which she was using to call police.

Harrison left the scene, and was arrested later. The affidavit says Harrison corroborated the Tibbott told police.

Harrison was voted a starter in the 2008 Pro Bowl in Honolulu after his first season as the full-time starter. His season was lauded as a success story, given Harrison was undrafted, and was cut by the Steelers and the Ravens before returning to Pittsburgh. He replaced All-Time OLB Joey Porter, who had left via free agency in 2007.

He became the only player in NFL history to log three sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception in one game, highlighting a 38-7 thrashing of the Ravens on Monday Night Football.

Harrison is seen as the anchor of a traditionally outstanding group of linebackers in Pittsburgh. Veteran OLB Clark Haggans is a free agent, and is certain to play somewhere else in 2008. Second-year OLB LaMarr Woodley is slated to replace him, with the Steelers’ first draft choice in 2007, Lawrence Timmons, currently scheduled to provide depth at that position.

Ed Bouchette says it’s official: Faneca is the latest New York Jet, and the highest-paid offensive lineman in football.

His deal is worth $40 million over five years, with $21 million of that guaranteed. It was originally reported that the Jets offered Faneca four