Heath Miller Signs Extension

On Wednesday evening, Miiller agreed to a six-year, $35.3 million deal that includes a $12.5 million signing bonus, according a source. Miller was entering the final year of his contract and was scheduled to make around $1.8 million this season. The extension will keep him with the Steelers through the 2014 season. ESPN

This move makes me extremely happy. Heath Miller may not be the pass catch tight end that Tony Gonzalez or Kellen Winslow is, but he is a perfect fit for the Steelers. He is great at blocking, and has bailed Big Ben out numerous times as the check down receiver when he is scrambling. He is starting to have a bigger role in the offense as Miller caught 48 passes for 514 yards and three touchdowns last season. He had 47 catches in 2007. Also, with Miller signed that also takes a player off their free agency platter next year that basically includes every impact player next year.

Heath Miller Traded To Eagles?

There are a couple reports that are rumoring that Pittsburgh has traded Heath Miller to the Eagles in exchange for Shawn Andrews. Pittsburgh's one weakness last year was the play off their offensive line, and with the moves they have already made, plus draft pick, it looks like they may have been able to rebuild that line very well. The Eagles on the other hand really need someone to catch the ball. DP and I have been saying it for years that Miller is maybe the most underrated TE in all of football. I think with the Eagles passing game you are going to see Miller explode this season.

But all of that is IF these reports are true. We will update you when we hear more.

**UPDATE**

Sounds like this was all fake, if we here anymore we'll let you know.