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Steelers sign sixth-round draft pick

PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers signed rookie center Marvin
Philip to a multiyear contract Monday.

The 6-foot-1, 307-pound Philip was selected in the sixth round,
201st overall, out of California in the draft.

Philip was a two-time finalist for the Rimington Trophy, awarded
annually to the best center in college football. He was a
first-team All-Pac-10 selection as a junior and senior.

Terms of the deal were not announced.