The Baltimore Ravens have had discussions with the agent of former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison. 

Bill Parise, Harrison's agent, told the Baltimore Sun that he and Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome have engaged in preliminary discussions.

"I've talked to Ozzie, sure have, had a good talk about James," Parise said. "It's early and we're not in negotiations, but we're having some good conversations. Baltimore would be an outstanding place for James to play because he knows the division and has that familiarity and they're a class organization. We'll see where it goes."

It's no surprise that teams are interested in Harrison -- Parise told the paper he's spoken with a total of seven teams about Harrison -- who was released by the Steelers a few days ago. But the Ravens are certainly an alluring destination for the 34-year-old linebacker. Baltimore has been depleted in recent days, especially their linebacking corps. Ray Lewis retired, while Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbe jumped ship for Cleveland and Miami, respectively.

Harrison, the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, may be showing signs of slowing down a bit. He had only six sacks in 2012 -- his lowest output since '06. 

Still, if he comes at the right price, he could be a boon for a Ravens defense that is currently short-handed headed into 2013.

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