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Former NFL linebacker James Harrison takes shot at Roger Goodell on Twitter

By Sam Richmond

Oct 20, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker James Harrison (92) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker James Harrison (92) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former NFL linebacker James Harrison has joined those on Twitter attacking NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

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With the Associated Press reporting that the NFL had the video of Ray Rice punching his wife for months, many have called for Goodell’s head, something that Harrison is seemingly amused by.

Goodell had denied in the past that he had access to the terrifying video.

Considering the history between Goodell and Harrision, this is a pretty incredible Tweet.

Before the Rice domestic violence incident, Roger Goodell was regarded as a remarkably punitive commissioner. One of his top targets for fines was Harrison.

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Harrison was never afraid to speak out against Goodell for fining him. The once star linebacker said the following in 2011 of Goodell, according to ESPN.com:

"“If that man was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, I wouldn’t do it,” Harrison told the magazine. “I hate him and will never respect him.”His other descriptions of the commissioner include an anti-gay slur, “stupid,” “puppet” and “dictator.”"

As Harrison alluded to in his tweet, it’s interesting to see Goodell on this side of things. There’s seemingly not a person out there supporting him in light of this new information and his job is being seriously called into question.

Harrison retired prior to the 2014 NFL season. He racked up 647 tackles and 66 sacks for his career.

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