Although Heyward is unsure of his future, he hopes it will be spent with the Steelers.
Other than black and gold, what colors would Cameron Heyward be? After this season, the veteran defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers stated that it’s a possibility.
Hayward signed a four-year, $65 million contract in 2020; he is in the final year of the pact and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. While he looks for an extension, he wasn’t present for part of the off-season activities. The veteran’s future with the team is uncertain as the two parties have not yet come to a new contract.
According to Spotrac, the former first-round selection will earn $16 million this season.
“I have talked to my wife, and we know the reality, and we have had those talks, and she said it could be fun to play somewhere else,” Heyward told The Athletic. “If that is what is needed to be done, then so be it.”
In addition, Heyward indicated that if he decides to leave Steel City, the Browns could be a potential destination.
“My wife is from Cleveland, so I still have family there. We’ll see. Heyward remarked, “I’m not trying to worry about any of that right now.
Heyward made a social media post to rephrase his remarks following some unfavorable feedback from Steelers supporters.
“The goal is to be a Steeler for the rest of my career…… anyways on a more important front happy Father’s Day yall,” he stated.
His remarks on Sunday aligned with his remarks from the previous week, in which he expressed his desire to play for a single team his whole career.
Heyward remarked, “There are guys who are one-helmet guys.” “I want to wear a helmet like those men. Although there is a hunger and a desire there, giving up and calling it a profession is not the answer. I feel like I have more ammunition to use, and I’m eager to do so.”
Last season, the 35-year-old struggled with ailments that affected his performance. He sustained a groin injury at training camp, which worsened in Week 1 and necessitated surgery. The veteran missed six games due to an ailment that was obviously affecting him on the field when he returned.
Heyward played in 11 games last season, which was the second fewest of his career, and only had two sacks, his lowest total since 2013. Heyward is not thinking about retiring, despite his recent failures.
Heyward remarked, “I don’t even know which way to lean.” “We’ll observe the situation. However, I promise you that I will inform you that I will be performing in 2025.”
Heyward, who entered the Steelers in 2011 as the No. 31 overall choice, has been selected for six Pro Bowls, three first-team All-Pro selections, and was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year the previous year.
