FOWLER: Cam Heyward signs a four-year extension

Cam Heyward is not leaving. Here’s what he posted on Twitter on Sunday evening followed by Jeremy Fowler’s report that Captain Steelers and his captain signed a four-year deal worth $ 71.4 million, likely keeping him in Pittsburgh for the rest of his career.

Sources told ESPN that Steelers and Cam Hayward are finalizing a four-year extension with a total value of $ 71.4 million. Negotiated before Embed a Tweet From Element Sports.

Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) 7 September 2020

Fowler says the total value of the deal Just over $ 75 million. He made it clear that it’s about $ 65 million in new money.

Cam Hayward totals on his new deal.

* Five years $ 75.1 million

$ 65.6 million in new funds (includes last year of current deal)

* The highest annual average for a defensive player over 30 years in NFL history.

Huge deal for All-Pro and Steelers Leader D.

Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) 7 September 2020

Moments before Fowler’s tweet, Hayward sent out this clip, apparently to announce the news.

Pittsburgh is where I belong! pic.twitter.com/mMj3DbKm4T

CamHeyward 7 September 2020

At 31 years old, Hayward has become one of the best defensive players in football. Enlisted in the first round in 2011, he has started 99 matches, carried 54 bags and six compulsory attempts. He is a three-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro, and a fan favorite in Pittsburgh.

Evolving story.