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Steelers Sign Cam Heyward to Four-Year, $71.4 Million Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a four-year contract extension with defensive lineman Cam Heyward with a total value of $71.4 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. He's now under contract for the next five seasons for $75.1 million, making him the highest paid defensive player over 30, based on annual salary, in league history.

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Heyward, who was a first-round pick by the Steelers in 2011, has made the Pro Bowl each of the past three seasons and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2017 and 2019.