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Report: Cam Heyward reaches contract agreement with the Steelers

Report: Cam Heyward reaches contract agreement with the Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) looks on during an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) (Matt Durisko/AP)

PITTSBURGH — The contract dispute between the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive captain Cam Heyward is over.

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The Athletic was first to report that Heyward and the Steelers agreed to restructured incentives to increase Heyward’s pay this season.

Heyward signed a contract a year ago, but was unhappy with the terms after his All-Pro performance in 2024, and his pay in relation to other defensive linemen around the NFL.

Heyward “held in” for a good part of training camp and did not play in the pre-season. It’s not known whether he would’ve held out of an actual game.

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