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Cam Heyward’s Reworked Deal Adds $3.2 Million in Incentives, Includes Sharp Playtime Cutback

The veteran lineman accepted incentives tied to sacks plus team results in exchange for a snap-count clause that can sharply reduce a 2026 roster bonus.

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Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward watches the game against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Reporting details the split triggers: $1.6 million if he reaches 8.5 sacks and the Steelers make the playoffs, and the full $3.2 million at 11.5 sacks with a playoff win.
  • If he plays fewer than 30% of defensive snaps in 2025, his 2026 roster bonus drops from $12.95 million to $875,000, according to Pro Football Talk.
  • Spotrac lists $14.75 million in 2025 cash, with total compensation approaching $18 million if all incentives are achieved.
  • Heyward said he feels relieved to have the issue resolved and emphasized focusing on football and earning the added pay.
  • The agreement represents a compromise that departs from Pittsburgh’s usual reluctance to adjust contracts with more than two years remaining, with some fan backlash noted in coverage.