Steelers franchise Reed

Nose tackle Casey Hampton with steelers jersey agreed to a deal with the team and placed the franchise tag on kicker Jeff Reed.

ESPN first reported the agreement with Hampton, and Kevin Colbert, the team’s director of football operations, confirmed it Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. ESPN reported the deal was for three-years and $21 million, including $11 million guaranteed. Colbert declined to offer specifics. Hampton, a nine-year veteran, had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season. Colbert said he hopes Hampton will spend the rest of his career with the Steelers.

Reed, an eight-year veteran, made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season.