The Steelers and franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger agreed to terms on a contract extension Wednesday that will keep the two-time Super Bowl winner in Pittsburgh through the 2021 season. Roethlisberger had been set to enter the final year of a contract he signed in 2015. He figures to get a significant pay bump over the $12 million he was due (with a $23 million cap hit) in 2019.
Roethlisberger, who turned 37 last month, is coming off the finest statistical season of his 15-year career. His 5,129 yards passing led the NFL and his 34 touchdown passes broke his own franchise mark.
Hill won't face charges
A county prosecutor declined to charge Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill with a crime Wednesday in a domestic incident that involved his fiancé and their 3-year-old child.
Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe acknowledged that "we believe a crime has occurred, however, the evidence in this case does not conclusively establish who committed this crime."
Police were called to the Kansas City-area home of Hill and Crystal Espinal twice last month, and investigators determined their child had been injured. Howe said the child was placed in protective care and that there will be "a continued involvement by state officials."
The Chiefs did not respond to a request for comment.
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• The Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020. He'll make $3.9 million this season and $9.1 million in 2020.
• The Ravens and kicker Justin Tucker agreed to four-year extension through 2023, and guard Marshal Yanda added a year to his contract that was set to expire after this season.
