Scotland international Marshall Sykes has signed a new two-year deal with Edinburgh.
Capped eight times by his country, the 26-year-old has long been a fixture in Edinburgh's pack and is closing in on 100 appearances for the club.
"Signing this deal was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make. Edinburgh is home, simple as that," Sykes said.
"My wife and I are so settled here, so happy in this city, and I can't imagine being anywhere else. This club means everything to me and I want to be the kind of player that Edinburgh fans look back on and say, 'He was always here, he always put his body on the line for us.'
"I've been here in the good times and I've been here in the harder times, and if anything that's made me more determined than ever to help turn things around. Playing under Sean [Everitt] has been great – his ambition for this club is clear and I'm excited about the direction he's taking us as a squad.
"I want to repay the faith the club has shown in me and I genuinely believe the best is still ahead of us."
