Overview

• Heyward's new contract includes $29 million in new money and $16 million fully guaranteed.
• At 35, Heyward's deal is the largest ever for a defensive player of his age.
• Heyward, drafted in 2011, has been a cornerstone of the Steelers' defense for over a decade.
• The veteran missed six games in 2023 due to a groin injury, impacting his performance.
• Heyward aims to prove doubters wrong and continue contributing at a high level.