Woodley Earns Big Pay Day with Steelers
By: Nick Foley
Updated: August 5, 2011
(Latrobe, PA) - LaMarr Woodley has established himself as one of the best pass rushing
linebackers in the NFL in recent years and Friday the Steelers rewarded
the All-Pro with a six year contract worth $61.5 million. Woodley was set earn $10 million as the team's franchise player.
The fifth year player from Michigan registered 23.5 sacks in just the last two seasons. He surpasses fellow linebacker James Harrison as the highest paid player on the Steelers defense.
The fifth year player from Michigan registered 23.5 sacks in just the last two seasons. He surpasses fellow linebacker James Harrison as the highest paid player on the Steelers defense.
