One minute, the City of Bridges is gearing up for preseason football against the Jaguars . Next, Cam Heyward drops a line on Instagram that has fans’ jaws hitting the floor: “You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.” Coming from a seven-time Pro Bowler, the guy who’s been the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s defense for more than a decade, the words felt heavy.

Meanwhile, the 36-year-old captain isn’t exactly missing in action. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Heyward has been at camp but is refusing to practice, pushing for a reworked deal. Steelers fans have seen this play before, and not just from Heyward— T.J. Watt used the same playbook before cashing in on his massive extension. But here’s the twist: Heyward’s already pocketed most of his 2025 mone

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