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on an extension with their star quarterback as they prepare for the start of the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday."While the Pittsburgh Steelers are focused on the 2019 NFL Draft Sean Davis Jersey , it would appear that they have not lost sight of some of the other pressing business they need to attend to this year. A new contract for Ben Roethlisberger was among the team’s priorities this offseason and it seems they might finally be close to getting a deal done with the draft less than 48 hours away.As per multiple reports released on Tuesday, the Steelers are hopeful of having Big Ben signed to a long-term extension before Thursday night.Set to earn a base salary of $12 million in 2019 and a roster bonus of $5 million that was due earlier in the month, Roethlisberger currently has a salary cap hit of $23.2 million thanks to a prorated signing bonus accounting for another $6.2 million. Given the market for top quarterbacks these days, it would be a surprise if Roethlisberger’s new deal did not average around $30 million a year Ramon Foster Jersey , a figure that might not leave much room to create any significant amount of additional cap space this year, despite Fowler's suggestion. Russell Wilson is currently the league’s highest paid quarterback earning an average of $35 million a year, closely followed by Aaron Rodgers at $33.5 million and Matt Ryan at $30 million. Kirk cousins is fourth in the NFL with an average of $28 million a season.The four year extension Roethlisberger signed in 2015 pays him an average of $21.85 million a year and is set to expire at the end of this season. The Steelers 6th round draft pick has switched jersey numbers." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBehind the Steel Curtaina Pittsburgh Steelers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsSteelersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsSteelers Film Room2018 NFL Draft AnalysisLatest NewsFiled under:Latest NewsFeatures and Long FormSteelers Burning Question: What’s in a number change?New,10commentsThe Steelers 6th round draft pick has switched jersey numbers.EDTShareTweetShareShareSteelers Burning Question: What’s in a number change?Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY SportsSutton Smith was as productive as any edge defender entering the 2019 NFL Draft. In his sophomore and junior seasons Smith put up 30 sacks and had 58.5 tackles for loss. During the draft process Smith was labeled as being undersized and many wondered if the success he had at Northern Illinois would translate to the next level. Smith has went on record Vince Williams Jersey , saying he is willing to do whatever any team needs or wants him to do. So far in the early stages of Rookie Mini Camp and the start OTA’s, Mike Tomlin has taken Smith as a man of his word. The rookie has received snaps at both running back and as a full back. Sounds familiar, one of Behind The Steel Curtains’ favorites, Roosevelt Nix took a similar path. Coming out of Kent State Zach Gentry Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey , another MAC school, Rosie was also an under sized edge defender that had his share of success in college. He bounced around with the Falcons and Browns before signing with the Steelers. He now finds himself making holes for James Conner and the Steeler offense, well that and blowing up ball carriers on special teams play...I did mention he was a fan favorite. I was doing some browsing this week and came across how Sutton Smith switched from No. 51 to No. 42. It was verified by looking at the Steelers team page. What does it mean? Does Rosie now have serious camp competition? Is this a situation that position flexibility allows Coach Tomlin some maneuverability on the 53?Is this just coincidence that Smith wanted No. 42 and it has nothing to do with reps at full back or even at running back?Is it just Plan B, in the event of an injury? Tell us what you think in the comment section and as always Go Steelers!!!!