This week, Cam Heyward sparked an unexpected controversy for the Pittsburgh Steelers by requesting an update to his contract in order to receive more money. His argument is that, under his current deal, the defensive tackle is undervalued compared to other players at his position.
“It’s hard for me, after the year I had, to really justify playing at the number I’m playing at. I understand I signed a contract last year, but, to be completely honest with you, when I signed that, I told them: ‘When I have an All-Pro year, expect me to come back.’ You can look at the contract and see what it was.”
After signing Aaron Rodgers and giving T.J. Watt a new contract, the Steelers seemed to have resolved their off-field issues, but Heyward has decided to push his request, threatening to sit out regular-season games.
Will Cam Heyward get a new contract with Steelers?
No. According to a report by Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly unwilling to give Cam Heyward a new contract, considering that this negotiation already took place in 2024.
“He’s 36-years old. He’s scheduled to make $14.75 million. He’s a longtime defensive captain and one of the most respected players in the league. He wants to cash in now because he knows, frankly, that there aren’t many years left in his career. T.J. Watt got paid and here’s a player who feels like he’s meant an awful lot to this team who hasn’t gotten paid. The two sides haven’t bridged any of their differences and it doesn’t seem like the Steelers want to pay him right now.”