Steelers signed defensive end Aaron Smith to a four-year contract extension. Profootballtalk.com reports the deal will pay Smith roughly $25 million and $12.5 million over the next two seasons, making him the highest-paid Steeler in team history.
The deal takes Smith, who was previously under contract for $4.5 million in 2007, through the 2011 campaign. Despite new head coach Mike Tomlin bringing the 4-3 to Pittsburgh, Smith will remain valuable because he has the ability to play inside. One of the more underrated players in the NFL, Smith had 4.5 sacks and 64 tackles last year. Feb. 27 - 4:49 pm et
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The deal takes Smith, who was previously under contract for $4.5 million in 2007, through the 2011 campaign. Despite new head coach Mike Tomlin bringing the 4-3 to Pittsburgh, Smith will remain valuable because he has the ability to play inside. One of the more underrated players in the NFL, Smith had 4.5 sacks and 64 tackles last year. Feb. 27 - 4:49 pm et
Source: ESPN.com
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