Louisville Defensive Tackle has signed his terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a rookie minimum 3-year $1.53 Million Deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Philon came to the Cards from Lexington’s Bryan Station as a 2-star recruit according to Scout.com.
Philon registered 41 tackles, 12 TFLs, and 4 sacks during his senior year. Roy started at the 3-technique for the Cards and was a part of the #1 Total Defense in the Nation, #1 Rushing Defense in the Nation, and #2 Rushing Defense in the Country.
Roy will earn a $90,000 increase in each year of his deal and will become a Restricted Free Agent for the 2017 season.
| YEAR | BASE | SIGNING BONUS | INCENTIVE | CAP HIT | DEAD |
| 2014 | 420,000 | – | – | 420,000 | – |
| 2015 | 510,000 | – | – | 510,000 | – |
| 2016 | 600,000 | – | – | 600,000 | – |
| 2017 | RFA |
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