The Steelers signed backup cornerback Anthony Madison to a one-year tender yesterday.

No financial terms were disclosed.

Last season was Madison's best with the team since signing as an undrafted free agent from Alabama in 2006. He had a career-high 25 special teams tackles last year.

He began his career on the practice squad before moving to the 53-man roster midway through 2006. He briefly spent time with Tampa Bay in '07 before rejoining the Steelers.

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