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Cameron Heyward

Number #97
Position Defensive Tackle
Measurables 6' 5" / 295LBS
Age 37
Draft / Org Ohio State
Through 2027$37.2M

2 years$18.6M a yearFully guaranteed

4.5%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
118thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
4.5%of the Steelers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 37 $13.7M — This season
2027 38 $23.5M +72%
2028 39 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs HeywardCap hit
115 Alontae Taylor TEN 28 2029 +$0.3M $14.0M 116 Courtland Sutton DEN 31 2030 +$0.3M $14.0M 117 Brandon Stephens NYJ 29 2028 +$0.3M $14.0M 118 Cameron Heyward PIT 37 2028 $13.7M 119 Ed Oliver BUF 29 2028 Same $13.7M 120 Hunter Henry NE 32 2029 -$0.1M $13.6M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $18.6M a year

ChristianMcCaffrey $18.6Ma year 2 years, 49ers Age 30 JaylonMoore $18.7Ma year 1 year, Chiefs Age 28 JevonHolland $18.7Ma year 2 years, Giants Age 26
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
PIT
—
$13,677,380
—
2027
PIT
—
$23,475,000
—
2028
PIT
UFA