The Facts: The Steelers are close to re-signing Haynes, the last of their key unrestricted free agents, and could have the deal completed before team management leaves for the start of the NFL owners meetings Sunday in Orlando, Fla.
Diehards Line:Haynes is the team's third-down back and backup fullback, in addition to being a top special-teams player. He did not reach contract settlement earlier because he wanted to test his value on the free-agent market. But the Steelers wanted to re-sign him because he is their best third-down back and the No. 3 back behind Willie Parker and Duce Staley.