by: Brian Jones 1 hour ago brianjones_93
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their second practice report for the season opener against the New York Jets and shared the status of Cam Heyward . The team announced that Heyward did not practice on Thursday because it was a rest day for him.
Adam Schefter of ESPN said that Heyward was not in uniform and didn’t participate in any of the team drills. Heyward was seeking an adjusted contract during the summer, butBrooke Pryor of ESPN said the former Ohio State defensive lineman normally takes Thursdays off for the last couple of years.
Cam Heyward is indeed listed as having a vet day off on the injury report pic.twitter.com/oAAdfZcgjq
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) September 4, 2025
In August, Heyward, who signed a three-year, $45 million deal last year, spoke to reporters about seeking an adjusted contract. He explained his stance on the issue.
“It’s hard for me, after the year that I had, to really justify playing at the number I’m playing at,” Heyward said, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. “I understand I signed the contract last year. But to be completely honest with you, when I signed that, I told the team when I have an All-Pro year, expect me to come back.
“People look at the contract and see what it was. I think everybody kind of giggled a little bit, but in my head, I use it as motivation to go out there and prove it.”