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Defensive end Cam Heyward signed a six-year contract through
the 2020 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.
The team did not disclose financial terms, but NFL Network
reported the deal to be worth $59.2 million.
Heyward, 26, was in the final year of the rookie contract he
signed after being selected 31st overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
He has played in 64 straight games, the third longest streak
among defensive ends in the league.
Last year, Heyward shared the team lead in sacks with a
career-best 7 1/2, becoming the first Pittsburgh defensive
lineman to lead or tie for the most sacks since Aaron Smith in
2004.
"I love this organization," Heyward said in a tweet that
included a picture of him signing the contract. "Very blessed
and excited about continuing my career as a Steeler!
#somanythanks #greatday"
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