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Keisel close to signing new deal with Steelers
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Steelers James Farrior celebrates with Brett Keisel after scoring in the first half against the Buffalo Bills Thursday.
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The Steelers are closing in on a five-year contract with defensive end Brett Keisel that could be finalized today.
Keisel, 30, has been a starter on the right side of the defense since 2006. He likely will be the last player the Steelers sign to a contract extension before the start of the season. He had one year left on the contract he signed in 2006.
Keisel, represented by Monroeville native Eric Metz, was a seventh-round draft choice in 2002 from Brigham Young. He has started 42 games since 2006.
Keisel is the latest in a long line of players the Steelers will have re-signed this season, including linebacker James Harrison, guard Chris Kemoeatu, tackle Max Starks, guard Trai Essex, tight end Heath Miller, wide receiver Hines Ward and linebacker Keyaron Fox.
First Published August 31, 2009 12:15 am
