CAMERON HEYWARD NEWS

Steelers hold Cameron Heyward to the standard Mike Tomlin escapes but deserves Pittsburgh was willing to demand more of its stalwart lineman, but not of its head coach.

SEPTEMBER 7 • FANSIDED.COM

Cam Heyward's new payday with Steelers has one glaring catch After months of drama, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cameron Heyward have a new deal in place, but it's not what anyone expected it to look li...

SEPTEMBER 7 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Cam Heyward will play in season opener after getting revised contract with Steelers No player has ever appeared in 15 consecutive season-opening games for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thanks to a revised contract agreed to Satur...

SEPTEMBER 7 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Gets revised deal, will play Week 1 Heyward and the Steelers agreed to a revised contract Saturday that adds more than $3 million in new-money incentives, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward had been seeking a reworked contract throughout training camp, and he and the team were ultimately able to agree upon adding incentives that will allow him to make up to $18 million in 2025. With the new deal in place, Heyward will almost certainly take the field Sunday against the Jets. That wasn't a certainty at the start of the weekend, as Heyward wasn't fully committal about suiting up when asked Friday about whether he'd play.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets revised deal, will play Week 1 Heyward and the Steelers agreed to a revised contract Saturday that adds more than $3 million in new-money incentives, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward had been seeking a reworked contract throughout training camp, and he and the team were ultimately able to agree upon adding incentives that will allow him to make up to $18 million in 2025. With the new deal in place, Heyward will almost certainly take the field Sunday against the Jets. That wasn't a certainty at the start of the weekend, as Heyward wasn't fully committal about suiting up when asked Friday about whether he'd play.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Heyward will not commit to playing in Steelers' season opener Heyward went public with his “hold-in” 3 1/2 weeks ago, expressing unhappiness with a contract.

SEPTEMBER 6 • MCALL.COM

Week 1 availability uncertain Heyward said Friday he's "preparing" to play Sunday against the Jets, though he wouldn't commit to being on the field amid a lingering contract dispute, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com re...

Impact Heyward's availability for Sunday's season opener may hinge on a reworked contract being worked out between him and the Steelers. The veteran pass rusher has been participating in practice, so he's unlikely to face a ramp-up period if and when Heyward takes the field. Heyward had 8.0 sacks and 11 passes defensed in the 2024 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Cam Heyward Misses Practice Amid Contract Saga Before Season-Opener Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward did not practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 game against the New York Jets.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers coach crushes Cam Heyward doubts with just one word The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive coordinator, Teryl Austin, gave reassuring words about Cameron Heyward's status for Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 4 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Tim Benz: We are well beyond 'We'll see' with Cam Heyward's contract debate With the Aaron Rodgers-Justin Fields storyline, DK Metcalf’s debut, the reconfigured secondary, and just the fact that it’s the 2025 season...

SEPTEMBER 3 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Expected to play Week 1 Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he expects Heyward to play in Sunday's Week 1 game against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Heyward angled for a new contract and conducted a "hold in" during training camp, only practicing on a limited basis throughout the summer, but Tomlin believes his star defensive lineman will be on the field for the start of the regular season. Heyward is now 36 years old but did start all 17 regular-season contests last season, recording 71 tackles (35 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and a career-best 11 pass deflections. He was named a first-team All-Pro.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

After conclusion of preseason, Steelers remain mystery team in many ways Aaron Rodgers offered a one-word wish for the final preseason game for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Health.” Rodgers didn’t have to worry about...

AUGUST 23 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Steelers All-Pro DT Cameron Heyward practices with team Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward suited up and participated in team activities for the first time on Tuesday sin...

AUGUST 19 • THESTATE.COM

Aaron Rodgers and Cameron Heyward clear the air on Pittsburgh Steelers star's past comment | Sporting News While the Aaron Rodgers saga was dragging on, Pittsburgh Steelers star Cameron Heyward made a comment about the future Hall of Famer that dr...

AUGUST 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey optimistic DT Cameron Heyward plays Week 1 Jaylen Ramsey went on Cam Heyward's podcast and made it sound like it was a forgone conclusion that Cam is playing in Week One.

AUGUST 16 • USATODAY.COM

Steelers star pleads with Omar Khan to pay Cam Heyward The Pittsburgh Steelers' contract drama with Cameron Heyward isn't going away after a star teammate rushed to his defense.

AUGUST 15 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Cameron Heyward's teammates apply pressure on Pittsburgh Steelers amid contract saga | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward are locked in a contract standoff, with the seven-time Pro Bowler currently ho...

AUGUST 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers superstar just picked the worst possible time to declare war The Pittsburgh Steelers have their hands full dealing with defensive captain Cameron Heyward's newest contract demands before the season.

AUGUST 14 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers media turns on Cameron Heyward after latest defiant statement Cameron Heyward is a Pittsburgh Steelers legend, and when he retires he will most likely be a shoe-in for the team's ring of honor. Heyward...

AUGUST 13 • FANSIDED.COM

Schefter: Pittsburgh Steelers may not be on board with paying Cameron Heyward | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers and star defensive lineman Cameron Heyward are in the midst of a contract dispute and ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks th...

AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers have just one person to blame for the Cam Heyward contract drama The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with Cameron Heyward's unwanted contract drama, and there's only one person to blame.

AUGUST 12 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Could Sit Out Games: 'I'm Looking to be Valued'

Cam Heyward wants a raise from the Pittsburgh Steelers and is open to sitting out regular-season games to make his point.

AUGUST 12 • FOX SPORTS

Cam Heyward gives insight into how Steelers could end contract dispute | Sporting News For the first time since his hold-in was reported, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward addressed his contract situation wi...

AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could sit out in regular season Heyward signaled Monday that he wouldn't rule out missing regular season games as he tries to negotiate a restructured contract, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Due to a contract dispute with Pittsburgh, Heyward has not been fully participating in team activities as the 2025 season quickly approaches. Until he and the Steelers reach some agreement on his desire for a raise after a strong 2024 season, his availability will be in some degree of doubt.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Heyward sends Steelers hypocritical warning over contract standoff Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle Cameron Heyward clearly stated a desire "to be valued" as his hold-in continues. Frankly, it's har...

AUGUST 11 • FANSIDED.COM