Steelers Re-Sign Running Back Verron Haynes

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers announced they have re-signed veteran running back Verron Haynes to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Haynes (5-10, 222), who was released on March 1 of this year, was the Steelers' fifth round draft choice in 2002 (166^th overall). He played seven games in 2006 before being placed on the reserve/injured list with a knee injury versus Oakland (Oct. 29).

Haynes has played in 60 games with the Steelers and has rushed for 738 yards and three touchdowns on 174 carries (4.2 avg.).

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