Latrobe, PA - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed standout safety Troy Polamalu to a four-year contract extension on Monday.
Polamalu’s contract makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL, a total of $33 million dollars through 2011, according to the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette.
The 5-10, 207-pound Polamalu has been named to the past three Pro Bowls, and was a key member of the Steelers’ 2005 championship team.
“Troy Polamalu is a very special football player who has been a key ingredient to our success over the past few seasons,” said Steelers president Art Rooney II. “We are excited to know he will be a Steeler for many seasons to come.”
Despite battling various injuries for much of last season, Polamalu finished third on the team with 82 tackles. The Steelers first-round draft pick (16th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft, Polamalu has amassed 308 tackles, 10 sacks and 10 interceptions for his career.
