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Report: Cam Heyward Reaches Contract Agreement with the Steelers
The revised contract includes $3 million in incentives linked to postseason success, ensuring Heyward's participation in the Steelers' season opener against the Jets.
- Ian Rapoport reports the Pittsburgh Steelers reached a revised, incentive-laden contract with Cameron Heyward before Week 1, allowing him to earn up to $18 million in 2025.
- After beginning talks in February, Cameron Heyward requested a reworked contract following his fourth All-Pro season, leading to a training camp hold-in and threats to skip the season opener.
- Per league reporting, the reworked deal includes incentives totaling $3.2 million tied to postseason performance, and Cameron Heyward said Friday, `Not a lot of players have gotten incentives over here`.
- The resolution ensures Pittsburgh Steelers will have Cameron Heyward available Sunday against the New York Jets, restoring stability and leadership to their defense.
- Given the team's last playoff win in 2016, the incentive design ties Cameron Heyward's pay, age 36 and under contract through 2026, to Pittsburgh Steelers' postseason appearances and playoff wins.
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The RecordSteelers’ Cam Heyward on the field and ready to play vs. Jets reportedly with a reworked contract
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Cam Heyward is ready to go — and reportedly with a new contract — with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Steelers' Cam Heyward on the field and ready to play vs. Jets reportedly with a reworked contract
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Cam Heyward is ready to go — and reportedly with a new contract — with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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