http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFL

KDKA-TV Sports in Pittsburgh reports the Steelers have agreed to terms with NT Casey Hampton on a three-year, $21 million contract.

The contract calls for $11 million in guarantees. Hampton would have received $7 million in 2009 alone if he had been franchised. The three-year deal makes sense for both sides, giving the 32-year-old security while allowing the Steelers to retain their run-stuffer for more than one season.
I was really close on this one, I thought they would have to franchise him first adn then sign him to a three year deal.  This is a great deal for both player and team.  Casey has his fair deal at a good price and one of the best run stuffers in the game is still ours.  Even better, I think the show of faith by him and the Steelers to get the deal done means he will be motivated this year.  I see a career year at age 32, yes I said that.  He wanted respect for what he is worth, and teh organization showed it, so he will prove them right.  Very different deal than Farrior for those that are thinking it will end up the same.  NT can play very effectively into the mid-thirties or higher.  What doesn this mean for the draft, nothing except the more we shore up things, the more unpredictable the Steelers can be through BPA.  Dan Williams seems less likely now, but I will address that more in my next A View from the SteelCage hopefully out this weekend.