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Steelers ink DeCastro to six-year, $58 million deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have re-signed David DeCastro in a big-money multi-year deal.

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DeCastro inked a six-year contract extension on Thursday, keeping him in the Steel City through to the end of the 2021 season.

According to reports, the contract is worth approximately $58 million with a $16m signing bonus.

DeCastro, 26, was due just over $8m this season, but will earn $10m annually after 2016. The annual salary is the same the Chicago Bears recently gave to three-time Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long over four years.

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The Steelers selected DeCastro from Stanford with the 24th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He has started 50 of 51 games, including 40 straight starts and three play-off games heading into this season.

DeCastro's agent, Tom Condon, also worked an extension for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees this week.

The Steelers have made a commitment to protecting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with $134m now invested in their starting offensive linemen.

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