Pittsburgh Steelers four-time All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who’s seeking a raise in a defensive market that has experienced a reset this offseason, hasn’t fully participated in practice yet this summer as he awaits a restructured contract that has not gotten done, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
He has two years remaining on his contract — $14.75 million this season, with $13.45 million of that already having been earned as a roster bonus that will be paid out over the course of the season, and $14.5 million in 2026.
Heyward, who had eight sacks and 71 tackles last season, currently is scheduled to be the NFL’s 36th-highest-paid defensive lineman this season, and its 18th-highest-paid defensive tackle.
Heyward and the Steelers have addressed this privately, sources said, but they have not made any progress on a reworked deal. In the meantime, he has not been a full participant in training camp.