selection. Hampton started all 16 regular season games in 2003 and made 39 combined tackles (27 solo), a pass deflection, and a sack. The Pittsburgh Steelers finished third in the AFC North with a 6-10 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. 2004 On January 8, 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers fired defensive coordinator Tim Lewis. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new defensive coordinator, Dick LeBeau, retained Hampton as the starting nose tackle, alongside defensive ends Aaron Smith and Kimo von Oelhoffen. In Week 2, he collected a season-high five combined tackles during a 30–13 loss at the Baltimore Ravens. On October 17, 2004, Hampton made one solo tackle before exiting late in the fourth quarter of a 24–20 victory at the Dallas Cowboys. On October 20, 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed Hampton on season-ending injured reserve due to a torn ACL in his right knee. Hampton finished the season with 15 combined tackles (eight solo) in six games and six starts. 2005 On August 22, 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Hampton to a five-year, $22.80 million contract extension with a signing bonus of $4 million. Hampton returned as the starter and anchored the defensive line in 2005, along with Smith and von Oelhoffen. On October 31, 2005, Hampton recorded a season-high five combined tackles during the Steelers' 20–19 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. He finished the season with 42 combined tackles (25 solo) in 16 games and 15 starts. The Pittsburgh Steelers finished second in the AFC North and clinched a wildcard berth. On January 8, 2006, Hampton recorded two solo tackles during a 31-17 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Wildcard Game. On January 26, 2006, Hampton was selected to play in the 2006 Pro Bowl as a late replacement for New England Patriots' defensive end Richard Seymour, who was unable to participate due to an injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers reached Super Bowl XL after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 21–18 in the AFC Divisional Round and the Denver Broncos 34–17 in the AFC Championship Game. On February 5, 2006, Hampton recorded four solo tackles and sacked quarterback Matt Hasselbeck as the Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21–10 in Super Bowl XL. 2006 Hampton returned as the starting nose tackle in 2006 and teamed with defensive ends Aaron Smith and Brett Kiesel. He was inactive during the Steelers' Week 8 loss at the Oakland Raiders after