The Pittsburgh Steelers will have one of their key players when the team opens against the New York Jets on Sunday. That player is defensive lineman Cam Heyward.
The Steelers added over $3 million of incentives to Heyward’s contract for 2025, according to the NFL Network. The extra cash is premised on the Steelers making it to the postseason and winning playoff games, according to the report.
This could be the catch, however: the Steelers last won a postseason contest in their 2016 season. Hopefully for Heyward’s wallet (and the Steelers’ pride) that changes.
The important thing for the Steelers is Heyward is back. He’s a key part of the team and one of the franchise’s most cherished players ever. Heyward had suggested on Friday that he might sit out the team’s opener against the Jets if the contract situation wasn’t resolved.
Heyward actually did sit out a significant number of practices during training camp before eventually returning. Now, he’s back for good, and according to the report, he will play on Sunday.