Bucs sign DT Miller to 4-year deal

DT Roy Miller has signed a four-year deal. The former Texas Longhorn standout's contract is worth $2.52 million and includes minimum base salaries of $310,000, $395,000, $480,000 and $565,000, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

Miller might appear to be miscast in the Buccaneers' new defense, given his rep as a pass-rushing, undersized slasher. The Bucs are confident they found a good fit.

"Roy Miller did a good job rushing the passer at Texas, but he's more of a run-stopper," defensive coordinator Jim Bates said in May. "He had 5.5 sacks. He's an awfully strong young man and can get some push, which is important with how quick the ball comes out in today's game.

"The main thing is being able to hold gap, keep linemen off the linebackers and taking up space. He's a strong young man. He's not the tallest guy in the league, but if you look around the league you see there are a lot of successful guys that are shorter, stronger guys that are hold-the-point guys."