Steelers, CB Joe Haden agree to 3-year deal
It didn't take long for Joe Haden to find a new team following his release from the Browns.
The cornerback signed a three-year deal worth $27 million with the Steelers after Pittsburgh emerged as the favorite to land the veteran, ESPN and other outlets reported.
According to the ESPN report, the deal will include $7 million in guaranteed money this season. To sweeten the deal, Haden will face his former team when the division rivals collide in the season opener Sept. 10 in Cleveland.
The Steelers announced the signing Wednesday night but did not disclose the fiscal terms.
Haden was released by the Browns earlier Wednesday and it was reported that the Saints, Chiefs and Cowboys were also interested in recruiting him, but the process didn't take long.
Steelers CB Joe Haden had bigger offers from other teams that he turned down because he wanted Pittsburgh. Haden a Steeler.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2017
Haden had been under contract for $11.1 million this season, $11.2 million next season and $10.5 million in 2019, though he was not subject to waivers and was free to sign with another team beginning Wednesday after 4 p.m. ET.
Despite back-to-back Pro Bowl selections, Haden's reliability has decreased due to missing a number of games over the past two years with various injuries, including a concussion, finger injury and a groin issue.
Nonetheless, the Steelers are willing to roll the dice on the 28-year-old.