Steelers sign two draft picks

By Neal Coolong  |   Tuesday, July 08, 2008  |  Comments( 1 )

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The Steelers signed third-round Bruce Davis, a linebacker from UCLA, and fifth-round selection Dennis Dixon, Oregon's ex-quarterback, the team announced.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Davis' deal is worth $1.64 million over three years, including a $500,000 signing bonus. Dixon and the team agreed on a three-year deal that gives him a signing bonus of $130,000. They are the second and third Steelers draft picks to sign, joining fourth-rounder Tony Hills, an offensive tackle.

Steelers rookie contract status as of July 8

1 (23). RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois – Unsigned
2 (53). WR Limas Sweed, Texas – Unsigned
3 (88). DE Bruce Davis, UCLA – Signed (three years, $1.64 million, $500,000 signing bonus)
4 (130). OT Tony Hills, Texas - Signed (three years, $1.45 million, $304,500 signing bonus)
5 (156). QB Dennis Dixon, Oregon – Signed (three years, $130,000 signing bonus, no total contract value given)
6 (188). LB Mike Humpal, Iowa – Unsigned
6 (194). S Ryan Mundy, West Virginia – Unsigned
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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