This past week, Steelers’ defensive captain Cameron Heyward received a four year extension keeping him tied to Pittsburgh through the 2024 season. Reported as $75.1 million over the next five years, the breakdown of the contract will be key in determining the various salary cap implications for the next five seasons.
Now, thanks to the experts at overthecap.com, we have a complete breakdown of Heyward’s new contract. So let’s dive in and see what the salary cap implementations are for each season.
2020: $9,301,250
By signing Heyward to his four year extension, he ended up saving the Steelers just shy of $4 million toward the 2020 salary cap.