Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker LaMarr Woodley has signed a six-year, $61.5 million contract that is thought to be the second-highest deal in team history behind only Ben Roethlisberger’s, a source familiar with the agreement told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday morning.

Woodley’s deal will pay $18.1 million in the first year and $27 million over the first two, the source said.

Woodley, who has 39 career sacks in four seasons, had been designated with the franchise tag by the Steelers.

He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2009, when he recorded a career-high 13½ sacks with 62 tackles, 50 of which were solo. He had 10 sacks with 50 tackles last season.

Woodley’s deal comes less than a week after Roethlisberger agreed to restructure his contract to help the defending AFC champions get under the $120.4 million salary cap.

The quarterback was signed to an eight-year, $102 million deal in 2008. The restructuring will not affect the length or money involved, according to his agent.

The Steelers entered training camp about $10 million over the salary cap and last week released veterans Max Starks, Flozell Adams and Antwaan Randle El to shed payroll.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Monday that linebacker James Harrison also restructured his contract.

Harrison signed a six-year, $51.7 million contract in 2009.

–ESPN