The Pittsburgh Steelers just locked one of the anchors of their offensive line into a long-term deal.
According to a report by Dan Graziano of ESPN on Thursday, the Steelers have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $50 million with right guard David DeCastro.
Source says Steelers and OL David DeCastro have agreed to a five-year, $50 million extension. https://t.co/2DNk0vqM2W
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) September 8, 2016
DeCastro, 26, was a Pro Bowler and a First Team All-Pro selection in 2015. He has started all 16 games for the Steelers in back-to-back seasons and was the team’s first-round draft pick back in 2012.
The deal now ties DeCastro with Kyle Long of the Chicago Bears as the second-highest paid guard in the NFL in terms of average annual value, per Spotrac. It also means that DeCastro will be spending a lot more time getting familiar with his quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.
H/T theScore
