Terms of Bryant McFadden’s contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers have been released via NFL.com
Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reported earlier today (and we have since confirmed) that a new deal has been reached, at a value of $7.5 million over three years.
These terms beg the question on why McFadden would accept terms that would reduce his salary 4.75 years and a return to free agency in 2011 at only 29 years old and being an experienced player at a “high value” position such as cornerback. Instead, McFadden accepted a three-year deal at approximately $2.5 million per year.
As we have heard, the alternative was that McFadden would be cut in favor of younger and cheaper alternatives. Regardless of the reason, this is a great signing for both McFadden and the Steelers. The Steelers suffered with the loss of McFadden and William Gay as the starter. McFadden already has 2 Super Bowl rings with the Steelers and is a welcome addition to a secondary that lacks depth and quality playmakers.
