The first big contract extension of the offseason went to Cameron Heyward, the veteran defensive tackle entering his 14th season with the team. In all likelihood, that will make him a one-helmet guy as he finishes his career with the team that drafted him.
Mike Tomlin was asked about Heyward in an interview with Bob Labriola this morning via the team website.
“There’s a lot that’s unique about Cam, and I think the contract is reflective of that,” Tomlin said via Labriola. “This guy’s a 10-time captain. I don’t know how many 10-time captain on NFL football teams there have been in the history of the NFL, but I just think that’s reflective of his body of work…It’s been cool to have been a part of and witness not only his growth and development as a player, but as a leader, and how he carries the banner for this organization.