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Harrison, Steelers agree to $51.75M deal (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has reached terms on a $51.75 million, six-year contract that will make the NFL Defensive Player of the Year the second highest-paid player in franchise history. The contract set to be announced Tuesday will pay Harrison a guaranteed $20 million -- more than any other player in team history except Ben Roethlisberger.