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Steelers sign quarterback Leftwich, punter Berger to deals

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Sunday, August 10, 2008

The Steelers filled two injury-created needs Sunday by reaching agreements with quarterback Byron Leftwich and punter Mitch Berger. Leftwich, 28, signed a one-year, $605,000 deal to join the Steelers. Because he signed for a minimum exception contract, the deal will only count $445,000 on the Steelers salary cap. Leftwich was chosen over Daunte Culpepper, who also visited the Steelers Sunday. The need for a backup quarterback was created when backup Charlie Batch suff ...

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