The have always been buoyed by a veteran defense, but for the first time in a decade, they might have to consider life without one of their lynchpins.Following Pittsburgh's to the on Saturday night, 12-year veteran told reporters that it was fair to ask him whether the playoff defeat was Marcell Ozuna Jersey his final NFL game."Yes, it is," . "Time will tell."Polamalu defined the last decade of football, which included three trips to the and a pair of Lombardi Trophies. Even after mi sing the previous two games due to injury, the eight-time safety led Pittsburgh in tackles Saturday. Chris Beck Jersey Though he still has two years left on his contract, Polamalu saw a sharp decline in production this year. In addition, he did not record a sack or an interception."Honestly, we just lost a game," Polamalu said. "I don't think I'm prepared to even think about that or talk about that at this time."Polamalu sounded similar to , another Roger Maris Jersey longtime fixture on Pittsburgh's defense who was lifted out of retirement .Harrison will be 37 at the start of next Miles Mikolas Jersey season, and despite what sounds like an intent on trying to play, he too has realized that the end might be near."We'll see," Harrison said. "I'm not going to answer a question (about the future) right now because I'm not in the right mind frame."Though had to see this coming, having Harrison power the to a division title and seeing Polamalu return for the playoffs had to be an emotional lift.Without the two, the ' past 10 years would look Andrew Miller Jersey awfully different.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and looks ahead to the Divisional Round. Find more Around The NFL content on .