PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) – Cam Heyward is staying in Pittsburgh.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the 2011 Steelers first-round pick signed a four-year extension with Pittsburgh Sunday evening.
The deal includes $65.3 million in new money, $75.1 in total, and is the highest yearly average for a defensive player over the age of 30.
In 9 seasons, he has recorded 54 sacks, 257 solo tackles, and twice has been named to the Pro Bowl and a first-team all-pro.