US EditionReport: Cam Heyward Not Fully Practicing, in Contract Dispute
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 7 – Heyward has not fully practiced this summer while seeking a raise after the Steelers' defense saw major contract updates, with him ranked 36th highest-paid defensive lineman this season.
- Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward has not fully participated in training camp as of August 7, 2025, due to a contract dispute.
- Heyward, a four-time All-Pro now in his 15th year in the NFL, is pursuing a contract restructure amid a shifting defensive market, but discussions have yet to yield any progress.
- Heyward earned $14.75 million this season, including a $13.45 million roster bonus in March, yet his salary ranks below peers of similar caliber despite private talks.
- On August 7, Heyward declined interview requests stating "I'm not talking," reflecting tension as some suggest he deserves a $24-$25 million annual raise immediately.
- This contract impasse holds implications for the Steelers' defense cohesion and highlights challenges in adjusting veteran salaries after an active offseason of high-profile extensions.
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