Just when the Pittsburgh Steelers finally figured out the TJ Watt contract dispute, a new issue has popped up at training camp centering around star defensive lineman Cam Heyward.
“For the second training camp in a row, Steelers defensive co-captain Cameron Heyward is in a contract dispute,” The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo reported on August 7.
Explaining: “The 36-year-old interior defensive lineman suited up for the first 12 practices (other than scheduled vet days) and participated in individual drills, but has not taken part in team drills recently. What appeared on the surface to be the Steelers saving a veteran for the regular season can now be characterized as a ‘hold-in.’ Heyward is seeking a revision to his contract, league sources told The Athletic on Thursday.”
When asked to comment on this new contract disagreement after practice, Heyward offered a blunt three-word response, per Pat McAfee Show beat reporter Mark Kaboly.
Asked Cam Heyward to talk coming off the field. Obviously he knew what I was we going to ask:
“I’m not talking,” he said.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) August 7, 2025
“I’m not talking,” Heyward said, via Kaboly.
Heyward also posted the following message on his Instagram story. It stated: “When you take things for granted, the things you are granted get taken.”
Heyward earned his fourth first-team All-Pro honor and his seventh Pro Bowl in 2024, at age 35. He’s accumulated over $130 million in career earnings, according to Over the Cap, including a two-year, $29 million extension last year.
