James Farrior

Steelers LB James Farrior said earlier in the offseason that he wanted to finish his career with the Steelers, and today he will get his wish. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Farrior and the team have come to terms on a five-year extension worth a reported $18.25 million. Farrior’s deal was set to expire at the end of this season, and now his new deal will take him through the 2012 season. He also will get a $5 million signing bonus, and will get slightly less than $10 million over the first two years and $12.6 million over the first three years. The ... Read Full Story

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported today that cornerback Ike Taylor agreed to restructure his contract on Friday in order for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make more space under the salary cap to sign top draft pick. In 2006, Taylor signed an extension with the Steelers for 5-years at $23.75 million. Taylor's contract restructure reduces this year's salary to $1 million and gives him a $3 million signing bonus ($1 million over the next 3 years). This enables the Steelers to free up $2 million under the salary cap. Taylor joins other Steelers who have restructured their contract - Hines Ward, James Farrior, and former Steeler ... Read Full Story

It was just announced that James Farrior, Steelers veteran linebacker, has signed a 5-year extension allowing him to play through the 2012 season. Good for Farrior - it's been the talk that this is what he wanted (and some speculation that he wouldn't get it) - that's good news for both the Steelers and Farrior! [UPDATE:] ESPN.com is reporting that "a source confirmed" Farrior's deal is 5 years $18.25 including a $5 million signing bonus!! Read Full Story

The Pittsburgh Steelers and James Farrior agreed to a 5-year contract extension that is more heavily weighted in the first 2 years ($10 million). The total value of the contract is $18.25 million. "That's the game plan, to finish out my career here," Farrior said. "The Steelers have been good to me, and I have put all my heart and soul into this, so I'll just try to close it out." "James has played at an extremely high level the entire time I have been here," second-year coach Mike Tomlin said. "Not only is he an outstanding player, he's also an outstanding professional and, ... Read Full Story

James Farrior's leadership and professionalism were rewarded Thursday when he agreed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to a five-year, $18.25 million exte 11 Vote(s) Read Full Story