The Latest Steelers Free Agent Buzz

As expected the representatives for James Harrison and the Pittsburgh Steelers have begun discussions on a long-term extension for the star linebacker There hasn‚Äôt been any leaks yet on the numbers being discussed but it‚Äôs believed Harrison is seeking $20 million in guarantees. An Inside Look at previous deals top Linebackers have signed the past two years. In 2008, New York Jets signed Calvin Pace’s to a six-year, $42 million deal (about $20 million guaranteed). Pace, 27, recorded 80 tackles and 7 sacks in the first year of his 6 year deal. In 2007, the Miami Dolphins signed Joey Porter to a 5-year, $32 million deal ($20 million guaranteed). Porter, 31, recorded 47 tackles and 17.5 sacks in 08. Arizona

Pittsburgh Steelers Contracts

Quarterbacks 7 Ben Roethlisberger 3/3/2008: Signed an eight-year, $102 million contract. The deal contained $33.2 million guaranteed, including a $25.2 million signing bonus. Also included is a clause forbidding Roethlisberger from participating in hazardous activities. 2009: $4.75 million + $3 million roster bonus due in March | 2010: $8.05 million | 2011: $11.6 million| 2012: $11.6 million | 2013: $11.6 million |2014: $11.6 million | 2015: $12.1 million, 2016: Free Agent 2 Dennis Dixon 7/7/2008: Signed a three-year, $1.28 million contract. The deal included a $130,000 signing bonus. | 2009: $385,000 | 2010: $470,000 | 2011: Restricted Free Agent | Free Agents 4 Byron Leftwich 16 Charlie Batch

Practice Report: Number of players miss practice

Mike Tomlin’s main goal this week is to keep his players focused on the main prize. Tomlin stressed that at yesterday’s press conference and the Steelers will practice this week like they have a game on Sunday. The Steelers went through a normal workout today, and will do the same on Thursday, Friday and Saturday before they depart for Tampa Bay on Monday. In today’s practice a number of players were out with injuries and others took the day off. Injured players WR Hines Ward (Knee Sprain) ,Lt Max Starks (knee), RB Mewelde Moore (ankle), Patrick Bailey (Hamstring), C Justin Hartwig (Knee) did not practice.

Polamalu, Harrison named to All-Pro Team

The NFL’s #1 defense has two members named to the All Pro team. Safety Troy Polamalu was named for the second time and outside linebacker James Harrison was picked for the first time. Harrison set a Steelers franchise record with 16 sacks and he also had 7 forced fumbles. Polamalu led the Steelers with six interceptions and had 73 tackles

Polamalu, Farrior and Harrison named to Pro Bowl

Safety Troy Polamalu and Linebacker James Harrison were named to the Pro Bowl as starters. Polamalu leads the league in interceptions with 7 and James Harrison ranks among the top 5 in sacks with 15. James Farrior was selected as a reserve. Farrior leads the Steelers with 112 tackles. Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter (17.5 sacks) was selected as a starter and Titans safety Chris Hope who was apart of the Steelers 2005 Super Bowl team was selected as a reserve. Alan Faneca was also named a starter Click Here for the Complete Roster I think Steelers fans will be upset with the Steelers only having 3 selections and I don’t blame them. The New York Jets had 6