It’s the night before football, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring — except for Steelers’ defensive lineman Cam Heyward and the Pittsburgh front office.

It might’ve taken until the 11th hour, but Heyward ended his contract dispute with the Steelers late Saturday evening. The two sides agreed to what was reported as “over” $3 million in added incentives to his current deal, which had him making $14.75 million in 2025.

Now, if Heyward hits every incentive, he’s expected to make $18 million over the 2025 season per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The details of the new additions to the veteran defender’s contract have yet to be fully revealed, but Rapoport posted Saturday that the incentives were tied to “playoffs and playoff wins.”

“Oh & Heyward will play,” Rapoport added

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