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Free-agent quarterback Byron Leftwich has agreed to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN's Michael Smith.

Leftwich's deal is for $7.5 million, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
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Leftwich, the source indicated to Clayton, will be scheduled to make $2 million this year. He will have a $3.5 million roster bonus in 2010 that has to be paid at the start of the free-agency period. If they pay it, Leftwich could make $5.5 million in 2010.

The Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers also were interested in Leftwich, who joins a depth chart in Tampa that includes Luke McCown, Josh Johnson, and Brian Griese.

Leftwich, 29, a first-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Marshall in 2003, won a Super Bowl ring last season as a backup with the Steelers.

The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder has started just eight games since 2006, his last season with the Jaguars. He played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007.

Leftwich passed for 303 yards with two touchdowns in five appearances with the Steelers last season as Ben Roethlisberger's backup.

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Do we bring Charlie Batch back or go in another direction?

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Charlie Batch is back with the Steelers after losing Byron Leftwich on Monday to the Tampa Bay Bucs.

SD2042 wrote:http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/11735/20090414/steelers_batch_agree_to_one_year_deal/

Charlie Batch is back with the Steelers after losing Byron Leftwich on Monday to the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Wow, that didn't take long did it. I liked Byron as the backup, but I can't blame him for going to a team that might give him some snaps. I hope he does well with his opportunity.

I like Charlie as a backup as well, this was kind of a win win deal imo.

Both teams and players get what they want here. So no losers in this deal. On Leftwich, I hope he learned how to play smart and not to hold the ball in his hands when the heat come down on him. If he gets an opportunity in TB, hopefully he'll take advantage of it. Good luck in TB Leftwich.