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Steelers’ Cam Heyward is open to sitting out regular-season games in search of a raise

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 11 – Heyward, ranked 23rd in pay among NFL interior defensive linemen, seeks a raise after an All-Pro season and is willing to miss games if no new contract is reached.

  • During training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward said he is open to sitting out regular-season games to seek a raise.
  • According to OverTheCap.com, Heyward’s $14.5 million annual pay ranks 23rd among NFL interior defensive linemen, below recent market resets by players like Zach Allen and Johnathan Allen.
  • Earlier this offseason, Heyward received a $13.45 million roster bonus and is owed a $1.3 million base salary in 2025, totaling $14.75 million in cash this season.
  • Despite the hold-in, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin say they are confident Heyward will be ready for the season, though contract talks may extend into it.
  • Looking toward Week 1, the sides have yet to finalize a deal, and Heyward may consider missing games if not resolved.
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Steelers' Cam Heyward is open to sitting out regular-season games in search of a raise

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Cam Heyward wants a raise. And the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle is open to sitting out regular-season games to get one.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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