Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Cam Hayward to 6-Year, $59.25M Deal

Cameron Heyward — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay (22) celebrates with defensive end Cam Heyward (97) and defensive tackle Cam Thomas (96) after scoring on a 28-yard interception return in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field in Nashville, Nov. 17, 2014. Reuters/Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed defensive end Cam Heyward to a six-year contract valued at $59.25 million. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was one of the first to break the news.

Heyward's new 6-year deal with Steelers worth $59.25 million
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) July 17, 2015

The 26-year-old Heyward, who hails from Pittsburgh, also took to social media to express his excitement of staying with the team he has played for the last four seasons. Heyward was the 31st overall pick by the Steelers in the 2011 NFL draft out of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

I love this organization! Very blessed and excited about continuing my career as a Steeler! #somanythanks #greatday pic.twitter.com/kcil0bsHal
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) July 17, 2015

never know how much it means 2 stay a steeler! I grew up admiring the steelers I bleed black & gold. Iron head is looking down with a smile
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) July 17, 2015

Heyward, who becomes the 11th-highest-paid defensive end in the NFL, has not missed a regular season game for the Steelers the last four years and has accumulated 143 tackles, 15 sacks and a forced fumble.