James Farrior gets 5-year extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and James Farrior agreed to a 5-year contract extension that is more heavily weighted in the first 2 years ($10 million). The total value of the contract is $18.25 million.

"That's the game plan, to finish out my career here," Farrior said. "The Steelers have been good to me, and I have put all my heart and soul into this, so I'll just try to close it out."

"James has played at an extremely high level the entire time I have been here," second-year coach Mike Tomlin said. "Not only is he an outstanding player, he's also an outstanding professional and, of course, he's an outstanding leader for us."

Along with Timmons and Woodley, the Steelers have one of the best LB corps in the league. They will continue to do so for several years as Farrior should finish his career in Steel Town.