Overview

• Cameron Heyward has refrained from full participation in training camp since early August as private negotiations for a contract rework have stalled.
• Under his current extension, Heyward is set to earn $14.75 million in 2025 with $13.45 million already paid out as a roster bonus.
• All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell has privately joined the push for a new deal after earning First-Team All-Pro honors and sitting among the lowest-paid specialists.
• The Steelers’ offseason investments in T.J. Watt’s record extension and signings of DK Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith have reset defensive market values.
• With over $35 million in cap space, Pittsburgh faces pressure to reconcile veteran contract demands with its policy against in-season restructures and broader roster commitments.