The Facts:
FOXSports.com has learned that the Steelers and Roethlisberger agreed today on a multiyear contact extension one day after the quarterback's 26th birthday. An official announcement is expected this afternoon. While details aren't yet available, Roethlisberger assuredly landed a lucrative deal that should place him among the NFL's highest-paid QBs.
Reported by FOXSports.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As FOXSports.com insider Jay Glazer noted, Roethlisberger had outplayed the rookie contract he signed as a 2004 first-round draft pick, leading Pittsburgh to a Super Bowl XL victory in just his second NFL season and an AFC North title in 2007. Last year, Roethlisberger rebounded from a sub-par 2006 campaign by throwing for 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He excelled despite being sacked 47 times, the NFL's second-highest total behind Detroit's Jon Kitna (51). Roethlisberger had two years remaining on his rookie contract. He was set to earn $1.4 million in base salary in 2008.
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