Heyward signs 2-year, $32.25M contract with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward to a two-year, $32.25 million contract, which includes $16.25 million fully guaranteed, extending his tenure with the team through the end of the 2027 season. This deal marks the largest ever for a defensive player aged 36 or older and saves the Steelers approximately $5.5 million in cap space. Heyward, who recorded 3.5 sacks last season, will turn 37 at the start of the 2026 season.

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