Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cameron Heyward didn’t want to go into the 2024 season on the last year of his contract. Turning 35 and coming off a significant injury, he knew the odds didn’t favor him. He also knew that he has repeatedly defied the odds and become a Hall-of-Fame-caliber player. So he pushed for a new contract –and the Steelers finally obliged—against the advice of his brother.
“Before the season, I told him, ‘Don’t even sign a contract, honestly’”, Connor Heyward said, via Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. He added, “’Bet on yourself’”. Well, the Steelers bet on him, and after a Pro Bowl year, they have him for two more seasons.