Cam Heyward wants a raise. And the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle is open to sitting out regular-season games to get one. Heyward told reporters Monday that he approached the club about a reworked deal in February after being selected to the All-Pro team for the fourth time in his 14-year career.

LATROBE, Pa. — Steelers defensive co-captain Cameron Heyward, who has been quietly “holding in” during training camp, broke his silence about his unresolved contract dispute on Monday. After sitting out entirely for the second consecutive practice, Heyward said he hasn’t ruled out skipping games.

One year after he signed a three-year contract, Steelers defensive end and team captain Cam Heyward wants a new deal and appears to be "holding in" to get one, sources told the