Defensive end Cameron Heywardessentially ended his contract holdout, showing up for the final week of Pittsburgh Steelers OTAs. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t trying to play hardball in other ways to land a new deal.
Through talking to the media at minicamp, Heyward presented the possibility of him finishing his career with another team.
“I have talked to my wife, and we know the reality, and we have had those talks, and she said it could be fun to play somewhere else,” Heyward said, via The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly. “If that is what is needed to be done, then so be it.
Heyward added that he is “still enjoying the ride” with the Steelers this year. But however indirect, the real message seemed clear — the Steelers should offer him a contract extension or plan on seeing him in a new uniform during 2025.
The veteran defensive end’s 4-year, $65.6 million contract will expire after the 2024 season. But the Steelers may be unwilling to offer him an extension until he can prove he will return to his Pro Bowl form.
