The Pittsburgh Steelers have been looking for their next generation of defensive stars for a while, with mixed success. They believe they have a foundation piece in Cameron Heyward. The team announced a six-year deal for Heyward on Thursday night. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the total deal is for $59.25 million, according to a source informed of the contract. Play NFL Fantasy Football! The No. 31 overall pick in the 2011 draft, Heyward did not make a huge impact as a reserve in his first two seasons as a pro. He’s developed into a quality starter that played the best football of his career down the stretch last season.

Source: Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com