The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping one of their defensive leaders in the fold for the foreseeable future.
Defensive lineman Cameron Heyward signed a three-year extension Tuesday, the team confirmed. The new deal is worth $45 million and includes $16 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Heyward, 35, was entering a contract year and had $16 million remaining on his current deal, Fowler adds. The new agreement is believed to be the largest of its kind for a defensive player over the age of 35.