Troy Polamalu has signed a three-year extension with the Steelers that will keep him with the team through the 2016 season, ESPN.com reports.

Polamalu has signed a three-year extension with the Steelers that will keep him with the team through the 2016 season, ESPN.com reports.

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The report notes that Polamalu's deal is worth $20 million and saves the Steelers $4.5 million against the salary cap this coming season. Polamalu, who will turn 33 in April, suited up in 16 games for the Steelers in 2013, recording 69 tackles, five forced fumbles, two sacks and two picks.