The Pittsburgh Steelers made ILB Patrick Queen the highest-paid free agent acquisition in team history in March. The deal was for $41 million over three years, but the structure of the contract is very team-friendly to the Steelers. He received an $11.59 million signing bonus and a base salary that increases year over year. Because of the way it is structured, the Steelers will have plenty of outs down the line if it becomes necessary for whatever reason.
A player of his caliber who is just 24 years old and coming off a career season with the Baltimore Ravens probably could have commanded a slightly more favorable contract for himself, but Queen does not appear to be worried about that.