Financial terms were not disclosed. The Steelers put the franchise tag on Starks back in February, which guaranteed he will be paid the average salary of the top five players at his position, or 120 percent of his 2008 salary. However,by signing the contract he no longer carries the franchise designation.
Starks, a Florida product, was originally selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
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