PITTSBURGH — Steelers linebacker James Harrison is willing to restructure his contract, which is set to pay him $6.57 million this season and $7.57 million in 2014. But he won’t take a pay cut, his agent said.

“Can we help the Steelers by restructuring James’ contract? We’re certainly willing to do that,” agent Bill Parise said. “Do we need to take less money? I don’t think so. Personally, I think he’s a bargain.” That stance could lead to Harrison’s release.

Harrison turns 35 in May and is coming off a season in which he had 70 tackles and six sacks. The five-time Pro Bowler missed the first three games while recovering from knee surgery.