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Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

Steelers guarantee $36 million to franchise QB

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(Newser) – The Pittsburgh Steelers broke the bank - something they don't normally do with player contracts - signing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger today to a $102 million deal that spans eight years. The thrifty franchise, notorious for letting big-name players leave as free agents and reloading through the draft, guaranteed its biggest name $36 million, reports ESPN. Big Ben turned 26 Sunday.

Roethlisberger made the Pro Bowl last season after a tumultuous 2006 in which he was hampered by an appendectomy and injuries from an off-season motorcycle accident. "This is about being a Pittsburgh Steeler for as long as I can be. I love Pittsburgh," said the youngest Super-Bowl-winning QB in history. The Steelers have made the postseason in three of his four seasons.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger signed an eight year contract extension in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 3, 2008. The deal is worth $102 million, more than $36 million of it guaranteed, making Roethlisberger one of the NFL's highest players. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger signed an eight year contract extension in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 3, 2008. The deal is worth $102 million, more than $36 million of it guaranteed, making Roethlisberger...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts as the Jacksonville Jaguars kick a game winning field goal during fourth quarter NFL wild card playoff football action in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. The Jaguars won 31-29. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts as the Jacksonville Jaguars kick a game winning field goal during fourth quarter NFL wild card playoff football action in Pittsburgh, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, talks with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard after a 29-22 Jaguar win in NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, talks with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard after a 29-22 Jaguar win in NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in St. Louis. He and the Steelers agreed to a $102 million contract on Monday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in St. Louis. He and the Steelers agreed...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sidelines after being removed from the game in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in preseason football action in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007. Roethlisberger signed an 8-year, $102 million contract on Monday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sidelines after being removed from the game in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in preseason football action in Pittsburgh,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of a football game in Denver, in this Oct. 21, 2007 file photo. Roethlisberger signed an eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, March 3, 2008, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid players. (AP Photo/Jack...
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of a football game in Denver, in this Oct. 21, 2007 file photo. Roethlisberger signed an eight-year...   (Associated Press)
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