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Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed but the
veteran is expected to act as back-up to Pro Bowl signal-caller
Ben Roethlisberger.
The 35-year-old Vick spent last season with the New York Jets
but was used sparingly behind the impressive Geno Smith.
A number one overall draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons in 2001,
Vick lit up the NFL as a dynamic runner and passer before
missing two seasons because of a prison sentence for federal
gambling and dog fighting charges.
Vick, who returned from his hiatus to spend five seasons at the
Philadelphia Eagles, has since redefined his career as a veteran
locker room presence.
"He's a very experienced guy at what he does at this point in
his career," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette.
"And obviously the mobility is still unique even at 35."
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John
O'Brien)
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