Steelers Officially Sign MENDENHALL

The Official Pittsburgh Steelers webpage is announcing that they have signed their first-round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall today. They report that this is the fourth consecutive year that they've signed their first-round draft pick prior to the opening of training camp.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Steelers have also signed their second-round draft pick Limas Sweed to a 4-year deal; and that Mendenhall signed to a 5-year deal.

"Mendenhall will sign for five years at $12.55 million. He will receive bonuses as part of that contract worth $6.83 million. Contract terms for Sweed were not immediately available."