The have been looking for their next generation of defensive stars for a while, with mixed John Abraham Jersey succe s. They believe they have a foundation piece in . 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.The No. 31 overall pick in the 2011 draft, Heyward did not make Julio Jones Jersey 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. Heyward is a solid run defender, but he's getting this contract because Tyeler Davison Jersey of his ability to pre sure the quarterback. He recorded 7.5 sacks last season and racked up 12 QB hits with 38 hurries, according to ProFootballFocus. That's huge production for a 288-pound end in a 3-4 defense. This is a defense in transition, with defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau gone. is suddenly the veteran leader of the group ( is in a cla s of his own). Heyward, who can stay on the field every down, helps Mykal Walker Jersey bridge the gap to young players like , and . Pittsburgh has a long tradition of slowly developing defensive stars, without running out of talent. They certainly ran out of answers over the last two mediocre seasons, but Heyward offers NFL Atlanta Falcons Jersey hope that this current crop can turn things around. *The latest Podcast including the new contracts for and . *