LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle and captain Cameron Heyward says he is looking forward to a new contract with the team, and did not rule out missing games if his deal is not adjusted.

Heyward, who is the 22nd highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL, says he talked to the team in late February that he would like a new deal. In Heyward’s own words, he just wants to be valued relative to the market that has continued to soar.

“I’m honestly looking to be valued. When I look around at my position, as a D-Tech, I’m 36 as a D-Lineman. I know what I bring to this team and what I’m capable of on and off the field. It’s hard for me to have it after the year I’m done to really justify playing at the number I’m playing at,” Heyward said.

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