Shaun Suisham Signs 4-Year Contract Extension With Steelers

Wallaceburg’s Shaun Suisham will remain the go to kicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the veteran re-signed a four year contract extension with the NFL team.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, however, it marks the most security the former Bowling Green University, and Wallaceburg District Secondary School star has had as a professional. His new contract extends Suisham through the 2018 season.

Last year, Suisham’s ninth in the NFL, he went 30-for-32, or 93.8% on his field goal attempts, a new Pittsburgh Steelers record.

The 32-year-old also went 39-for-39 in point after attempts.

Also serving as the Steelers’ kickoff specialist, Suisham averaged 60.5 yards on 86 kickoffs in 2013.

In his nine year NFL career, Suisham has played for Pittsburgh, as well as the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins.