David DeCastro Contract: Latest News, Rumors on OG's Negotiations with Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman David DeCastro is a candidate for a contract extension entering the final year of his rookie contract.

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Steelers and DeCastro Making Progress on Extension Negotiations

Wednesday, Aug. 3

DeCastro and the Steelers "have made some progress on contract talks after a slow period," according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.

DeCastro, 26, is in the final year of his contract after his fifth-year option was exercised and is set to make $8 million this season, according to Spotrac.

An extension at some point feels likely. As Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review suggested in July, DeCastro seems keen to remain with the Steelers:

DeCastro, 26, has emerged as one of the best guards in football. He was voted to both the Pro Bowl and as an Associated Press first-team All-NFL selection in 2015. He was also ranked as Pro Football Focus' sixth-best right guard in 2015 (h/t Rotoworld).

In other words, the Steelers will want to hold on to DeCastro, as he's helped to solidify a very talented offensive line—when the unit is able to stay healthy—in front of franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Locking him up to a long-term extension that will keep him with the team for the foreseeable future should be a major priority in Pittsburgh.

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