Cameron Heyward is an American football defensive tackle who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL as of 2024. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Heyward as the 31st pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Born on 6th May 1989, Heyward started his professional football career at Peachtree Ridge High School. In his senior year of high school, he registered over 100 tackles and 16 sacks making him the seventh-best football player in Georgia. After high school, Heyward joined Ohio State University and demonstrated his skills. In his freshman year, he recorded 30 tackles, however, in his college career, he got a total of 163 tackles.
Heyward's exceptional performance in college secured him a place in the NFL and was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his rookie year, he recorded 11 combined tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in his rookie year. His fellow players placed him 48th in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 list. Although also active and valuable in the field, Heyward also gives back off the football field, including through winning the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Cameron Heyward Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Heyward signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers valued at $29,000,000. His contract includes a signing bonus of $14,700,000, a guaranteed amount of $16,000,000, and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed at Sign | Total Guaranteed | Free Agent |
| 2 year(s)/$29,000,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,700,000 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | 2027/UFA |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit |
| 2024 | $1,300,000 | $8,950,000 | $12,606,250 |
| 2025 | $1,300,000 | $4,900,000 | $19,650,000 |
| 2026 | $1,300,000 | $4,900,000 | $19,650,000 |
How much is Cameron Heyward getting paid?
According to his two-year contract, Heyward will receive an average annual salary of $14,500,000 as per Spotrac. Furthermore, he is supposed to earn a base salary of $1,300,000, with a cap hit of $12,606,250 in 2024.
Cameron Heyward's Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Heyward's career earnings sum up to $131,582,735, as of September 2024.
How much of Cameron Heyward's contract is guaranteed?
The two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers guaranteed $16,000,000 for Cameron Heyward, with an average annual salary of $14,500,000, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Cameron Heyward's contract?
According to the two-year contract, Heyward will get a roaster bonus of $13.45 million in 2025 and $12.95 million in the year 2026.
Cameron Heyward's Contract History
Pittsburgh Steelers (2024 - 2026): Extention
Cameron Heyward signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers that is worth $29,000,000.
Pittsburgh Steeler (2020 - 2024) Extention
Cameron Heyward signed a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers that is worth $65,600,000.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2015 - 2020)
Pittsburgh Steelers signed Cameron Heyward in a 6-year $59,200,000 contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2011 - 2015)
Cameron Heyward signed a four-year rookie contract worth $6,705,028 with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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FAQs on Cameron Heyward Contract
A. Cameron Heyward is 35 years old as of September 2024. He was born on May 6, 1989.
A. Cameron Heyward is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
A. Cameron Heyward went to Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia.
A. Cameron Heyward plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.
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