Cam Heyward signs new Pittsburgh Steelers deal

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward has signed a new six-year deal with the organisation.

The 26-year-old will now take his place with his teammates as they look ahead to starting training camp later this month.

Heyward registered 53 tackles and 7.5 sacks last season, and was considered a leader of the retooled defence.

Pittsburgh won the AFC North title last season, while Heyward has now had 64 consecutive starts which is the third-longest streak among NFL defensive ends.