National Football League

Steelers sign Hampton to multiyear deal, franchise Reed

Published Feb. 25, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a deal with nose tackle Casey Hampton and placed the franchise tag on kicker Jeff Reed.

Hampton and Kevin Colbert, the team's director of football operations, confirmed the deal Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. ESPN reported the deal was for three years and $21 million, including $11 million guaranteed. Colbert declined to offer specifics.

Hampton, a nine-year veteran, had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 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.