The Facts:
The Steelers rewarded Parker Thursday with a four-year, $13.6 million extension that included $3.75 million to sign. Parker was an exclusive rights free agent with a salary of $425,000. He signed the one-year contract before the start of training camp with the hopes that the Steelers would reward him with long-term security.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Looks like a good move on his part. ... Parker was the Steelers' big play back and teamed up with Jerome Bettis in 2005 to give the Steelers a great one-two punch. Bettis has since retired, and the Steelers were hoping Duce Staley to be team's big back. Now, coaches are considering expanding Parker's role and maybe using him in some short-yardage plays an a little on third downs. Verron Haynes is the team's third down back, but Parker can give the Steelers some big-play run ability in passing situations.
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