The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end Cameron Hayward agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract extension on Tuesday, paving the way for the 35-year-old to finish his career in Pittsburgh.
The deal includes $29 million in new money and $16 million guaranteed. He will also receive a $15 million signing bonus.
Heyward was entering the final year of his contract and is now expected to be with the team through 2026. Originally, the three-time first-team All Pro mentioned that he would be open to finishing his career elsewhere if an extension wasn’t agreed upon.
Hayward is coming off a season where he started 11 games and missed other games due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 1.
The defensive end earned the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in Feb. 2024, meaning he will sport the Walter Payton patch during the upcoming season.
Heyward will start his 14th NFL on Sunday, Sept. 8 when the Steelers play the Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. ET.
