Overview

• Reports late Saturday detailed a revised 2025 agreement reached less than 16 hours before kickoff, and Heyward is set to play against the Jets.
• The adjustment adds roughly $3.2 million tied to playoff appearances and wins, lifting his potential 2025 earnings to about $18 million.
• Heyward had staged a training-camp hold‑in and declined to commit to playing Week 1 without a pay adjustment after earning First‑Team All‑Pro honors in 2024.
• The Steelers rarely alter contracts with multiple years remaining and have avoided incentives for non‑quarterbacks, making this an unusual concession.
• The playoff-based structure limits guaranteed outlay and can temper immediate cap impact depending on how the incentives are classified under NFL rules.