Steelers sign Hampton
The Pittsburgh Steelers have come to terms on a contract with defensive tackle Casey Hampton.
The Steelers were set to use their franchise tag designation on Hampton to keep him from free agency.By agreeing to a deal with Hampton, it has now allowed the Steelers to place the tag on kicker Jeff Reed.
Hampton’s contract is a three-year deal worth $21 million, with $11 million of that guaranteed.
He had 43 tackles and 2.5 sacks last year for Pittsburgh while battling injuries for much of the season.
