Steelers reach reported $21M deal with Hampton, franchise Reed
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a deal with nose tackle Casey Hampton and placed the franchise tag on kicker Jeff Reed.
ESPN first reported the agreement with Hampton, and Kevin Colbert, the team's director of football operations, confirmed it Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. The deal was reported as three-years and $21 million, including $11 million guaranteed. Colbert declined to offer specifics.
Hampton, a nine-year veteran, had 43 tackles and 2½ sacks last season. Colbert said he hopes Hampton will spend the rest of his career with the Steelers.
Reed, an eight-year veteran, made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season.
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