Getting to a fourth contract is difficult enough for an NFL player, let alone all four with the same team. The average NFL career lasts just 3.3 years with the majority of players never receiving a second contract. Cameron Heyward signed his fourth contract on Tuesday afternoon which will keep him with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2026 season.
He spoke about the desire to be a “one-helmet guy” earlier in the offseason, and this deal will give him a chance to achieve that.
Heyward is by far the longest-tenured Steeler. Drafted in 2011, he is entering his 14th NFL season.