Steelers, Polamalu agree to 5-year contract extension
Monday, July 23, 2007
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(Published: 3:40 p.m.)
The Steelers agreed to a contract extension today with safety Troy Polamalu, assuring one of their best players will remain in Pittsburgh for a while longer.
Polamalu signed a five-year contract worth $33 million, making him the highest paid Steelers and highest paid safety in the NFL. He will receive bonuses -- including signing and roster -- of $15,375,000.
Polamalu, who has made every Pro Bowl since he became the Steelers starting strong safety in 2004, had one year left on the contract he signed as a rookie in 2003.
At 5-10, 207 pounds, Polamalu plays a unique brand of safety, lining up in various positions on defense. Coordinator Dick LeBeau has designed many of his defenses to take advantage of Polamalu's ability.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07204/803807-66.stm
Monday, July 23, 2007
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(Published: 3:40 p.m.)
The Steelers agreed to a contract extension today with safety Troy Polamalu, assuring one of their best players will remain in Pittsburgh for a while longer.
Polamalu signed a five-year contract worth $33 million, making him the highest paid Steelers and highest paid safety in the NFL. He will receive bonuses -- including signing and roster -- of $15,375,000.
Polamalu, who has made every Pro Bowl since he became the Steelers starting strong safety in 2004, had one year left on the contract he signed as a rookie in 2003.
At 5-10, 207 pounds, Polamalu plays a unique brand of safety, lining up in various positions on defense. Coordinator Dick LeBeau has designed many of his defenses to take advantage of Polamalu's ability.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07204/803807-66.stm
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