Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward ended his hold-in Tuesday. He donned his pads and joined his team in all phases of practice, including team work, coach Mike Tomlin said.

With the regular season less than a month away, the clock is ticking on the negotiation process. It took until September last year for Heyward and the Steelers to reach an agreement, and the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year said he is prepared to sit out into the regular season if that is what it takes to get a new deal done.

In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden shared two reasons why he thinks Cameron Heyward will eventually end his hold-in and will start practicing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in advance of their regular season opener on Sept.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin responded to the possibility Cameron Heyward misses regular season games because of his contract dispute.

Knight looks primed to take a step in his second season as the Seahawks' LB2 alongside Ernest Jones IV. The Seahawks' linebacker unit is thin after Jones and Knight, leaving Drake Thomas as a possible beneficiary if Knight misses extended time. Rookie hybrid safety Nick Emmanwori is also a candidate to bang in the box if needed.

For most of his career, Cameron Heyward has been viewed as the consummate Pittsburgh Steelers good guy. A team captain. A Walter Payton Man of the Year. A good teammate. A leader. An All-Pro. Mr. Consistent.

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be facing a tough internal battle before the regular season even begins. Star defensive end Cameron Heyward is open to sitting out during the regular season as he is seeking a new contract.