INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday has agreed to a three-year deal hours before he was expected to become a free agent.

Saturday's agent, Ralph Cindrich, confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday night. He didn't disclose financial details but says the deal will make Saturday, a three-time Pro Bowl center, one of the highest-paid centers in the NFL.

The move came a day after the NFL increased the salary cap from an expected $123 million to $127 million.

It was also a day after the Colts officially released Marvin Harrison, freeing up $6 million under the salary cap.

Several key Colts players were slated to become free agents Friday.