ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that four-time All-Pro Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward hasn’t fully been participating in training camp practices due to ongoing contract negotiations.
Schefter reported that Heyward wants a restructured deal that reflects the reset market for defensive players in the league, stating that although Heyward and the Steelers have discussed the matter privately, the two sides haven’t made progress on a restructured deal.
Heyward currently is on track to be the NFL’s 36th highest-paid defensive lineman, and 18th highest-paid defensive tackle, this season. He has two years left on his Steelers extension, which he signed last September, and is due to make $14.75 million this season.
Per ESPN: the 36-year-old Heyward, a longtime Steelers captain who is entering his 15th season with the team, was voted All-Pro for the fourth time in 2024 — making him the first defensive lineman over the age of 35 to be voted All Pro since Bruce Smith in 1998. The Ohio State product, who has made five total All-Pro teams and seven Pro Bowls during his nearly 15-year career, started all 17 games in 2024. He recorded a career-high 11 passes defended last season, in addition to tallying 71 total tackles, 12 TFLs and 8 sacks.
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