EXCITING young centre Josh Casey has been handed a new deal by Keighley Cougars.

While chances in the first team were limited last season, Casey impressed against Super League opposition at Reserve Grade level and has been handed a new contract by head coach Craig Lingard.

Meanwhile, Jesse Sheriffe has left Cougars after making his loan move to Oxford RL permanent.

Having joined in 2012 from Featherstone Rovers, the youngest of the Sheriffe brothers made 26 appearances over five years with the club, scoring eight tries.