By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed cornerback Cortez Allen to a new contract before the team starts their regular season tomorrow. Allen’s extension is for the next 5-years and is worth a little more than $26 million.
The 25-year-old was entering the final year of his rookie deal. He’s the Steelers’ No. 1 corner this season and will keep him with the team through the 2018 campaign.
He was selected by the team with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He has made 11 starts in 44 regular season games.
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In 2013, Allen appeared in 14 games. However, he made a career-high 8 starts.
Allen had 51 tackles and one tackle for the loss last season. He also had two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
In his three years in the Steel City, Allen has appeared in 44 games. He has made 11 starts.
Allen has had 121 tackles, including one tackle for a loss and two quarterback hits.
He also had 11 interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. He also had three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and 23 pass deflections.
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He had a career-high two interceptions in a 13-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on December 23rd, 2012. The next season, he had an interception in a 21-18 loss to the Oakland Raiders on October 27th, 2013.
Several games later, Allen had an interception in a 38-31 win over the Green Bay Packers on December 22nd, 2013.
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